Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Salary: £40,439 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time/part time

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Join our warm and welcoming team at Pannal Primary School

About Us

At Pannal Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, nurtured and inspired to achieve their very best. Our school is a happy, caring community where children love to learn, and staff work together to make a real difference.

The Role

We are looking for a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) who s our passion for inclusion and wants to help every child thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team and lead our SEND provision with creativity and compassion. This role does not have a class teaching responsibility, allowing the successful candidate to focus solely on supporting the diverse needs of children across the school. This would be an M5 – M6 position with some flexibility around the role and for the right candidate we would consider both 0.8 (with hours to be agreed) or full time.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the needs of pupils with SEND and ensure they receive effective support that reflects their needs

• Ensure the school's SEND provision is in line with the local offer and national standards as well as the SEND Code of Practice

• Implement the graduated approach to providing SEND support

• Work with the headteacher and governors on the strategic development of SEND provision

• Work within the school's leadership team to develop and oversee the school's SEND policy and strategy

• Liaise with external agencies and requests for information as needed, ensuring SEND record keeping is in line with school policy and the SEND Code of Practice

• Provide guidance and training to staff so that inclusive practice is at the heart of everything we do

• Support staff with the identification of children with SEND

• Work closely with teachers, families, and external professionals to create positive outcomes

• Develop adaptive strategies that make learning accessible and enjoyable for all

What We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher with (or working towards) the National Award for SEND Coordination.

• Someone who understands the SEND Code of Practice and can put it into action, including a sound knowledge of high-quality teaching as described in the SEND CoP.

• A colleague who has experience of working with wider professionals to provide the highest levels of support for children with SEND and their families

• Someone who is ambitious and has high expectations for all children

• A warm, approachable team player who communicates well and builds strong relationships with parents, children, and colleagues

• A problem-solver with a positive outlook, who is highly organised and agile at developing priorities

• Someone who can manage challenging situations, maintaining a calm but clear approach, which is underpinned by a secure knowledge of systems and processes

• Someone who is committed to making a difference

Why You'll Love Working Here

• We are a welcoming school community where everyone matters

• We have a supportive leadership team and there are opportunities for professional growth

• You would be supported in this role by an able and established team of staff who support children with SEND, including a part-time SEND Provision Lead and Pastoral Worker and a full-time Health Lead

• This is an opportunity to shape the future for children who need you the most.

• We are committed to supporting all our staff with their well-being

Commitment to safeguarding

Pannal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• medical

• online and social media

• prohibition from teaching

• right to work

• satisfactory references

• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this role and feel ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we warmly invite you to apply using the link below

As part of the recruitment process, we would encourage you to arrange a visit to our school. Further information will be provided to successful applicants following shortlisting.

Key dates

Closing date: 2nd December 2025

Start date: 13th April 2026

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Salary: £40,439 - £40,439

Posted: 26/11/2025

Closing date: 02/12/2025

Closing time: 23:59