Job Description

Salary: 40,439 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time/part time

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Join our warm and welcoming team at Pannal Primary School!

About Us

At Pannal Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, nurtured and inspired to achieve their very best. Our school is a happy, caring community where children love to learn, and staff work together to make a real difference.

The Role

We are looking for a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) who s our passion for inclusion and wants to help every child thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team and lead our SEND provision with creativity and compassion. This role does not have a class teaching responsibility, allowing the successful candidate to focus solely on supporting the diverse needs of children across the school. This would be an M5 - M6 position with some flexibility around the role and for the right candidate we would consider both 0.8 (with hours to be agreed) or full time.

Key Responsibilities

Champion the needs of pupils with SEND and ensure they receive effective support that reflects their needs

Ensure the school's SEND provision is in line with the local offer and national standards as well as the SEND Code of Practice

Implement the graduated approach to providing SEND support

Work with the headteacher and governors on the strategic development of SEND provision

Work within the school's leadership team to develop and oversee the school's SEND policy and strategy

Liaise with external agencies and requests for information as needed, ensuring SEND record keeping is in line with school policy and the SEND Code of Practice

Provide guidance and training to staff so that inclusive practice is at the heart of everything we do

Support staff with the identification of children with SEND

Work closely with teachers, families, and external professionals to create positive outcomes

Develop adaptive strategies that make learning accessible and enjoyable for all

What We're Looking For
A qualified teacher with (or working towards) the National Award for SEND Coordination.

Someone who understands the SEND Code of Practice and can put it into action, including a sound knowledge of high-quality teaching as described in the SEND CoP.

A colleague who has experience of working with wider professionals to provide the highest levels of support for children with SEND and their families

Someone who is ambitious and has high expectations for all children

A warm, approachable team player who communicates well and builds strong relationships with parents, children, and colleagues

A problem-solver with a positive outlook, who is highly organised and agile at developing priorities

Someone who can manage challenging situations, maintaining a calm but clear approach, which is underpinned by a secure knowledge of systems and processes

Someone who is committed to making a difference

Why You'll Love Working Here

We are a welcoming school community where everyone matters

We have a supportive leadership team and there are opportunities for professional growth

You would be supported in this role by an able and established team of staff who support children with SEND, including a part-time SEND Provision Lead and Pastoral Worker and a full-time Health Lead

This is an opportunity to shape the future for children who need you the most.

We are committed to supporting all our staff with their well-being

Commitment to safeguarding

Pannal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

medical

online and social media

prohibition from teaching

right to work

satisfactory references

suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this role and feel ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we warmly invite you to apply using the link below
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142593/EDV-2025-PPS-43954



As part of the recruitment process, we would encourage you to arrange a visit to our school. Further information will be provided to successful applicants following shortlisting.

Key dates

Closing date: 2nd December 2025

Start date: 13th April 2026

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Salary:

40,439 - 40,439

Posted:

26/11/2025

Closing date:

02/12/2025

Closing time:

23:59