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Sendco - Full-time/Part-time

The Willesborough Schools

  • Ref:KCC-F56-6-L
  • Posted:12/09/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
  • Start Date:January 2026
  • App Close Date:08/10/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:W/B 13th October

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Join Willesborough Infant School as our new SENDCo

Following the retirement of our longstanding and exceptional SENDCo, we are seeking an experienced and passionate SENDCo to lead and develop inclusive practice at Willesborough Infant School. This pivotal role involves close partnership with the Junior School SENDCo and the management of our dedicated learning support assistants. You will work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to ensure outstanding SEND provision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and co-ordinate SEND provision at Willesborough Infant School.
  • Work in partnership with the Junior School SENDCo to ensure continuity and consistency of support.
  • Manage and deploy learning support assistants effectively to maximise pupil progress.
  • Collaborate with the senior leadership team to embed inclusive practises across the school and the Federation.
  • Support staff through training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance SEND awareness and strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements and contribute to whole-school SEND policy development.
  • Engage with pupils, parents, and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.
 
 

Why Willesborough Infant School?

Are you ready to make a real difference in an inclusive school with an excellent reputation? In February this year, we proudly received the Nurture UK award recognising our commitment to outstanding inclusive practice – and this is just the beginning of our journey.

We offer:

  • A fantastic, friendly, and committed school team who support inclusive practice
  • Supportive leadership who value your expertise and vision.
  • Aspirational pupils, staff, and parents who celebrate diversity.
  • Wonderful children who are eager to learn and thrive.
  • Ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to support your professional development.

If you are passionate about SEND and want to join a school that truly values inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

We would love to meet you, show you around our schools and talk to you about this exciting opportunity.

Please get in touch with the school by emailing office@willesborough-infant.kent.sch.uk or by calling 01233 624165 and speak to a member of the senior leadership team. 

Information about the federation

Willesborough Infant and Willesborough Junior schools are large schools, who federated in January 2019, forming The Willesborough Schools Federation. The two schools have worked together for many years as link schools. We are proud of our unique identity as federated infant and junior school and the progressive curriculum and provision we have created for our pupils and community.

The federation offers excellent opportunities for staff to work across both schools and enjoy being part of a big school team. As a large organisation, the Willesborough Schools can offer training, coaching and mentoring to teachers, classroom practitioners and support staff, who are new to their profession, as well as a passion and commitment to the growth of leaders and managers at all levels.

Both schools have been inspected recently and have achieved excellent outcomes.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.