Elston Hall Learning Trust is seeking a highly skilled and committed SENDCO to join our team from the new academic year. This dual-role post combines a Trust-wide strategic remit with the responsibility of being the nominated SENDCO at Palmers Cross Primary School. It is an exciting opportunity to support and shape SEND across EHLT at this time of important change.

At Palmers Cross, you will work collaboratively with all staff to ensure that pupils with SEND are fully supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally and given the opportunity to flourish. Central to the role is close partnership working with parents and carers, as well as effective collaboration with external agencies, to provide a team around the child approach. You will also work alongside special schools and support the successful transition of SEND pupils to secondary education where appropriate. Palmers Primary School has a 30 place Speech and Language BASE.

The Trust element of the role will involve providing expert advice, guidance and casework support to SENDCOs and SEN staff across the Trust. You will work closely with senior leadership teams to help shape inclusive practice, strengthen provision and ensure consistency and quality of SEND support across all Trust schools.

This post would suit a SEND professional who is passionate about inclusion and deeply committed to ensuring that all children with SEND are supported to achieve their full potential.

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued. Our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01902 558322.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 14 MAY 2026 – 9:00 AM

INTERVIEWS: THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible. If you would prefer us to not to do this, please indicate this and reasons on your application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Further information can be found on our Trust website including our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, the reference form we use to obtain references, and our policy on the recruitment of ex-Offenders. www.elstonhallmat.co.uk