Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO)

Full-Time: Permanent
Competitive Salary: (Leadership Scale – Dependent on Experience) Please note there is also a teaching responsibility with this role.

Start Date: May or September depending on the candidate

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND professional ready to lead and inspire in a specialist setting?

We are seeking an outstanding SENDCo to join our dedicated team at our wonderful school. Mayfield School is a thriving school, supporting amazing young people from the age of 4 to 19 with a wide range of complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who believes every child deserves an ambitious, personalised education and who has the expertise to drive outstanding SEND provision across the school.

This role will work to ensure that all our young people receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity.

Key Responsibilities:
·    Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.
·    Oversee legal requirements, to include Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice
·    Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils.
·    Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
·    Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development
·    Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.
·    Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources
·    Lead on interventions that will support all pupils
·    Attend and review meetings

What We Offer:
·    A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
·    Highly trained, committed, exceptional staff
·    A well-resourced specialist environment
·    Ongoing CPD and leadership development
·    Opportunities to shape whole-school SEND strategy
·    Administrative support
·    Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

We Are Looking For Someone Who:
·    Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
·    Has achieved (or is working towards) the National Award for SEND Coordination
·    Is passionate about education and inclusion
·    Has experience working within a special school or specialist provision
·    Has strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
·    Is confident leading multi-agency collaboration
·    Has excellent communication and organisational skills
·    Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

Please note safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Please note the job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed annually

For a tour of the school or to ask for further information please contact the school on: 01946 691253

To apply, please complete the application form only which can be downloaded from the Mayfield School website.  www.mayfield.cumbria.sch.uk  CV’S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  and return these to [email protected]

Closing date: 23rd March 12pm
Interview date: 26th March

Teaching Assistant 
Permanent
PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7  Salary £28,598 pro-rata Term Time only 13 hours weekly

Start date: May 2026

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful Teaching Assistant to support staff and pupils at The Gillford Centre and School 180. Applications are welcome for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.

You will also have to have the patience and determination to engage young people between the ages of 7-16 who may have or be experiencing SEBD. Further information about who we are can be found on our website www.thegillfordcentre.co.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228
226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interviews will be held Friday 27th March 2026
 

Start date: 13th April 2026

Kitchen Assistant OP3 (Level 2) £25,583 pro rata (term time only plus 1 week INSET) plus living wage supplement £13.26 per hour. Monday – Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week. Permanent.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th March 2026.  

Are you looking for a part-time role, where you can work within school hours with a committed team in a beautiful setting?

Bridekirk Dovenby Board of Governors are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant, who will assist the Kitchen Team Leader with the preparation, service and clean-up of our inhouse school dinner provision.

The main duties of this position are basic food preparation, setting up the dining hall and trolleys for food service, washing up and cleaning. The Kitchen Assistant will be provided with all relevant training to allow them to fulfill this position.

Applicants must have relevant experience and qualifications i.e. NVQ 2 or equivalent experience working in a food service environment. They will hold a Food Hygiene certificate and have experience of working effectively in a team role.

Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory check sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.  We will also collect references prior to interview.

Visits to the school are welcome; please email the school office to arrange this: [email protected]

Application forms and more information are available on the school’s website www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk

Please ensure your application form and a covering letter is sent by email to; [email protected] by midnight on Wednesday 18th March 2026.  
Interviews will be held on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th March 2026 and the successful candidate will be notified on the same day.

Completed application forms along with an accompanying letter should be submitted to Mrs. Trudy Beetham, School Business Manager by midnight on Wednesday 18h March 2026. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school for an informal chat about the role, please contact us.

Part time, Term time only 
5 hours per week (1 hour over lunch time)
PCD3 £24,796 - £25,185 per annum pro rata.  £2,869 - £2,993 per annum 
Start date: As soon as possible
Temporary until 31st August 2026 based on need.

Are you friendly, reliable and passionate about supporting children in a school environment? 

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

About the role:

As a Midday Supervisor, you will play a vital part in ensuring our pupils have a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. Duties include:

•    Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and classrooms
•    Encouraging positive behaviour and good manners
•    Supporting pupils with social interaction and play
•    Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children
•    Administering basic first aid where required

What we’re looking for:
•    A warm and approachable manner
•    The ability to build positive relationships with children
•    Good communication and teamwork skills
•    Reliability and punctuality
•    A calm and consistent approach to behaviour management

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

What we offer:
•    A welcoming and supportive school community
•    Training and development opportunities
•    A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s daily school life
•    Term-time working hours

How to apply:

To find out more and apply, please complete the Stanwix School application form which can be located on our Website: Vacancies | Stanwix School. All application forms should be sent to [email protected].

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mr Darren Glynn on 01228 596069.

Please note, applications will be considered as and when received and interviews can be undertaken during the advertising period.

The final closing date will be no later than: 16th March 2026

Safer Recruitment Practices

Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
This vacancy will be recruited to in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance and online searches may be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note, this role contains regulated activity with children and is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders act, requiring an Enhanced DBS check with Childrens’ Barred list check. It is a criminal offence to apply to work in regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

A workforce that represents out community

One of Stanwix School’s core values is Belonging and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Required as soon as possible

NJC Scale 4 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro rata

Part time, term time only   

30 hours and 5 minutes per week over 5 days (actual salary £19,235 - £20,502 based on 46.6 weeks)

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Teaching Assistant to provide 1: 1 and small group support in classes for students with a Special Education Need or Disability.  

You need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and a relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification; appropriate experience as a Teaching Assistant would be preferred.  

This is a part time term time only post fixed term to 17th July 2026 in the first instance dependant on student numbers in September 2026.

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Please email enquiries to Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at [email protected]  

The application form and job description can be downloaded from the school website at: www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk

Applications are to be made by completed CES Application Form please to:  Andrea Hartley, HR Manager at [email protected]  

Closing date for applications: noon on Weds, 26th March 2026
Interviews will be held shortly thereafter

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

Early Years Teacher (Nursery) – Maternity Cover (Full Time)
Start date: 1st June (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Are you passionate about Early Years education? Are you looking to join an excellent EYFS team with exceptionally high standards for pupils, while still maintaining a positive work–life balance? The Governing Body of Richmond Hill School invites applications from qualified teachers to teach our Nursery class on a full-time, fixed-term basis, covering maternity leave. The post is expected to run from 1st June and will be subject to the current postholder’s return.

Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers

We are looking for someone who:
•    Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong passion for EYFS
•    Has high expectations for behaviour and learning
•    Is collaborative, enthusiastic, and well organised
•    Has an excellent understanding of child development and child-led learning
•    Understands the importance of high-quality adult interactions, oracy, and continuous provision to enhance personal development and our EYFS offer

The successful candidate will:
•    Have experience working within EYFS
•    Plan effectively to meet individual pupils’ needs and identify barriers to learning
•    Be well organised with consistently high expectations
•    Be a committed team member who contributes to wider school life
•    Use a child-led approach supported by excellent interactions and a focus on oracy
•    Engage positively with parents and external professionals
•    Understand safeguarding responsibilities and be willing to take on the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) alongside the existing team
We can offer:
•    Excellent work–life balance
•    A friendly, welcoming, and committed team
•    The opportunity to further develop your teaching practice within an excellent EYFS provision
•    Access to high-quality CPD opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and staff. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Application forms and further details are available from the school office: [email protected]

School visits are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement on Tuesday 24th March 2026.

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 21st April 2026