Special Educational Needs Disability Co-Ordinator - 4 Days Per Week - Part-time

Chilmington Green Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2093-147L
• Posted:21/05/2025
• Pay:Leadership L1 (£49, 781 FTE)
• Start Date:ASAP - subject to DBS and references
• App Close Date:11/06/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBA

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The Stour Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional and passionate Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO) to join our dedicated team at Chilmington Green Primary School. This is a 4 day per week position. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the strategic development of SEND policy and provision, ensuring that all children with additional needs receive the support and resources they require to thrive.

We are seeking applicants with previous experience and who have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination. They should also have demonstrated outstanding practice when in role as a classroom teacher with experience of working with children with additional needs. We will consider applicants who are currently working towards the National Award or experienced teachers who wish to start this.

The successful candidate will benefit from working collaboratively with the other experienced Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinators in the Trust and be part of an inspirational and creative team working within Richmond.

This strategic role will include leading, developing and supporting effective practice for children with special and additional needs. There will be a heavy focus on developing teachers to provide ‘quality first’ teaching, supporting teachers to remove barriers to learning and early identification of special need.

In addition to supporting class teachers, the SENDCo will have responsibility for leading on Annual Review meetings and statutory EHCP paperwork.

Please see the attached person specifications for more details about the skills and qualities we are looking for in our ideal candidate

For more information about Chilmington Green please visit our website or Facebook page

We reserve the right to interview before the published end date should a sufficient number of suitable candidates apply, therefore please submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Due to a high volume of applicants, we will only contact shortlisted candidates

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

Information about the school

Location: Ashford, Kent UK Chilmington Green Primary School is a growing primary school on the new Chilmington Green development in Ashford. Opening in 2018 in a temporary building before moving into a state-of-the-art building in 2021. Pupil numbers are growing rapidly, currently standing at 260 pupils. We would encourage any applicant to visit the school for a tour. It is operating at one form entry in Key Stage One and Lower Key Stage Two and will eventually allow two forms of entry, as 60 Year R pupils join the school each year. The school nursery has a dedicated space for children aged 2 - 4 years old. The school also includes a Specialist Resource Provision for up to 14 pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan for Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

About Us:

At The Stour Academy Trust, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every student. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our diverse family of schools, where innovation, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our pedagogical model combined with the intentional deployment of technology helps us deliver personalised learning in an enabling environment. Technology accelerates our progress rather than drives our vision.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.chilmingtongreen.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Park View, Sturry, Kent, CT5 0NR
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• SENCO Person Specification
• SENCO Job Description