SENDCO

Location

COLNE PRIMET ACADEMY
Dent Street , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 8JF
Tel: 01282 863970
School website: www.colneprimet.co.uk/

Information

Role Specific Responsibilities

Support the Director of SEND in developing the strategic overview of provision for students with SEND, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision

Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for students with SEND

Make sure the SEND policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the Academy Development and Improvement Plan (ADIP)

Lead the operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of provision, including:

a. identifying a student’s SEN and coordinating provision that meets the student’s needs

b. maintaining an accurate SEND register and provision map, and ensuring records are kept up to date

c. providing training and guidance to colleagues on teaching students with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support

d. working with and being a key point of contact for other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)

e. Communicate regularly with parents or carers

Review the education, health and care plan (EHCP) with parents/carers and the student

Monitor the attainment and progress of SEND students, including analysing assessment data and implementing and leading interventions as needed, and evaluating their effectiveness

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice, including being aware of the provision in the local offer

Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective

Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Exams Officer to ensure the school meets its responsibilities in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements

Lead and manage teaching assistants (TAs) working with students with SEN or a disability

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please see attached document for further information.

Applications for this role should be made on the Pendle Education Trust application form found at https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/job/sendco not on the LCC application form.

This role will close at 9am on 29th September 2025 but may be extended to 31st October 2025 depending on number of applications. Early applications are advised so that interviews can take place as planned.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please click here to apply for this vacancy.

Please return completed applications electronically to: hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.