Trust SENDCO (Primary)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable SENDCo ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with SEND?
We are seeking an exceptional SENDCo to join our vibrant, inclusive, and developing Trust where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. Our Trust values RESPECT, TEAMWORK and KINDNESS are core to our approach to the educational experience of our pupils.

Our Trust needs an exemplary SENDCo who:

- Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.

- Has a proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.

- Has the ability to work cross phase, however predominantly in the primary phase.

- Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision for children with SEND.

- Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and is keen to make a difference.

- Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.

- Is a resilient leader who can positively manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with our families.

- Is committed to enhancing high-quality teaching through adaptive practices that are informed by the latest pedagogical research, ensuring every learner’s needs are met with precision and care.

The role will be predominantly allocated to serving three small primary schools across our Trust within the York area, in order to support and deliver exemplary SEND practice.

There may be occasional requirements to travel to other schools across the Trust and attend Trust-wide meetings.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive Trust executive Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Teachers Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

  Visits to the schools can be arranged, for further information on this exciting opportunity please email Fiona Hunter, Executive Director of SEND via recruitment@hlt.academy

Job Details

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE, though part time working of 0.8FTE can be considered

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Executive Director of SEND

Travel Required: Yes ability and willingness to travel to Trust sites as required

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 24th April 2026

We are to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.