Post: [260421] SENDCo

Location: High Street Primary Academy, Plymouth PL1 3SJ & Marlborough Primary School, Morice Square, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NJ

FTE Salary Range: MPS 1 - UPS3 + SEN Min

Actual Annual Salary: £17,346 - £26,901 + £2,787

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Fixed term until January 2027

Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

High Street Primary Academy & Marlborough is looking to appoint a part-time Special Education Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator to work across both sites. We are looking for someone to positively and proactively support the day-to-day SEND provision we offer our pupils. The successful candidate will preferably be a trained SENDCo who holds Qualified Teacher Status. They should have the National Award for SEN Coordination (NA SENCO), though this is not essential. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching children with a range of SEND across the whole primary age range. The role is based at High Street Primary Academy, based in Stonehouse and Marlborough Primary Academy, based in Devonport. There may also be a requirement to work across different schools within the trust. This role is for a fixed term running to February 2027 and is for 19.5hrs per week.

The focus of the job role will be ensuring students with a SEN or disability have full entitlement to the curriculum and to provide professional guidance to colleagues.

Our hardworking, enthusiastic SENDCo:

·         will have an excellent understanding of the principles of inclusive teaching 

·         will understand their statutory duties in relation to SEND and equality 

·         will be strong in the use of data to track progress and identify needs 

·         will understand the importance of early identification of pupils with additional needs 

·         will have an understanding of a range of strategies and research-based interventions to support staff to meet the needs of pupils 

·         understand the importance of developing positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including parents and outside agencies. 

·         will support staff with delivering Trauma Informed School approach to behaviour support

In order to facilitate this, we will: 

·         give access to a wide range of development and training opportunities – including working with other SEND specialists and SENDCo across the Trust 

·         support you in achieving the National Award for SEN Coordination (NA SENCO) upon taking up post, if needed. 

·         give you the opportunity to be a powerful and influential voice on the senior leadership team (SLT) 

About the School - High Street Primary Academy

Our vision is clear; every child matters, every day.  Every child at High Street Academy is supported to achieve their full potential - we work tirelessly and collaboratively as a team to offer all children the opportunity to meet their aspirations beyond expectations.  Children enter school each morning excited to begin learning and pupils, staff and parents want High Street Primary to be the best that it can be.

High Street is a small community school with approximately 220 children on roll from age two to age eleven. We work with external agencies and all stakeholders to ensure we offer our community the support and commitment they deserve. We have a wonderful team of teaching and non-teaching staff and we pride ourselves on the caring relationships we have built between all of the members of our ‘school family’.  In July 2023, OFSTED inspectors rated the school as ‘good’, praising the highly ambitious curriculum, the speed in which children gained the knowledge and skills they need, the support given to children to read confidently.  Inclusion is a strength within the school; all pupils including those with SEND, make good progress. Pupil behaviour is good and we use our bespoke manners curriculum to encourage a warm and friendly ethos.

About the School - Marlborough Primary Academy

Our mission, at Marlborough Primary Academy, is to nurture children with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and encourage them to lead aspirational fulfilling lives developing the skills to become independent, self-sufficient adults who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a global community. We stress the total development of each child: intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, moral and physical in a welcome, secure and stimulating learning environment.

Marlborough is a happy and thriving school in the heart of the Devonport area of Plymouth. Marlborough Primary Academy is fully committed to encouraging all our children to achieve their full potential in both learning and social development. The Academy has a PAN of 244.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. 

We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 10th May 2026.

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for W/C 18th May 2026.

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.