Job Description

37 hrs per week (8:30-4:30, Mon-Thu & 8:30-4:00 Fri)


Sir John Nelthorpe School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and compassionate Special Educational Needs Officer (SENDo) to join our dedicated team from September 2025.


This is a key role within our SEND and Pupil Additional Support Service (PASS) teams, supporting the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) in ensuring that the SEND Code of Practice is fully implemented across the school. You will play a crucial part in improving outcomes for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and those receiving SEN support by developing and implementing systems that promote progress and inclusion.


Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and manage effective systems to monitor and promote pupil progress across the curriculum. Undertake interim reviews, create and support pupil plans, and prepare and lead intervention programmes. Assess and manage examination access arrangements, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Examinations Officer and staff. Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the Teaching Assistant team to support pupils' access to learning. Foster positive and supportive working relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.


The ideal candidate will:

Have significant experience and knowledge of working in a school setting. Be extremely organised with excellent record-keeping and administrative skills. Have a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the wide range of additional needs encountered in education. Be friendly, caring, and capable of building strong relationships with pupils and colleagues alike. Essential Qualifications & Experience: GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C or above. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and awareness of Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 and Post-16 education pathways. Understanding of how pupils learn and how additional needs may impact this. Experience using ICT to support learning. Familiarity with differentiation strategies to meet a variety of learning needs.

Why Join Us?



Sir John Nelthorpe School is a forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive school with a proud heritage and strong community values. You will be joining a passionate team, committed to ensuring every child receives the care, support and education they deserve.


To apply, please complete the standard North Lincolnshire Application form. Please note we do not accept CV's


Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.


If you would like to discuss the post or visit the school before applying please contact Mrs S Cook, Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) via email: admin@nelthorpe.org.uk or call 01652 656551


Closing Date: 17th July 2025 at 8:30am

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.