SENDCo

• Southtown Primary School
• Address: Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0HJ
• Salary: MPR / UPR plus SEN allowance
• Hours: 0.6 FTE
• Contract: Permanentrequired as soon as possible
• Reference: 5559

Southtown Primary School (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is seeking to appoint an experienced SENDCo to join our hardworking team.

This role is offered on a permanent part-time 0.6FTE basis.

You will:

• hold Qualified Teacher Status

• have or be willing to work towards National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)

• have proven experience as a SENDCo or in a similar role within a primary school setting

• have strong knowledge of SEN legislation

• have strong knowledge of safeguarding

• be experienced in effective behaviour management strategies

• be able to work collaboratively with staff parents and external agencies

• be able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.

About Southtown Primary School

Southtown Primary School is a mixed comprehensive primary school with an on-site Speech and Language Specialist Resource Base situated in the popular and historic seaside town of Great Yarmouth Norfolk. We are committed to providing a language-rich broad and balanced education for all pupils. Our curriculum is carefully planned coherently sequenced and meaningfully connected to ensure children develop the knowledge and skills they need for future learning. We strive to provide equal access to learning for every pupil maintaining high expectations while offering appropriate levels of challenge and support.

At the heart of our success is a passionate team of dedicated professionals who understand that every second of education counts. We are united by a deep commitment to our students and the community we are the very core of our purpose. Every moment every lesson every day is a vital opportunity to inspire challenge and support each child to achieve their very best. We believe without compromise that with the right environment and encouragement every student has the potential to achieve greatness.

The school currently supports 47% of the school with identified SEND including 33% on SEND support and 14% with EHCPs in place and was graded as expected for Inclusion in the recent Ofsted inspection (April 2026).

Are you the right candidate to assist with building on this

Leaders support pupils with SEND through a clear and consistent approach.

Leaders have a clear overview of pupils needs including those with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) those who are disadvantaged and pupils known to social care. Leaders understand the barriers to learning that pupils face. They provide effective support so that staff identify pupils needs quickly and accurately.

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities pupils who are disadvantaged and those known to social care are typically supported well through targeted and timely support. Staff identify pupils needs quickly. Leaders ensure that barriers to learning are addressed early. Pupils support plans are detailed. Leaders involve parents and external professionals when considering the most appropriate provision to support pupils learning.

As proud members of theKingfisher Schools Trust we are guided by the shared values ofopportunitycommunity andexcellence. These values are more than aspirations; they are embedded in every decision we make and every interaction we have. We believe in providing all students with meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed fostering a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community and setting the highest expectations in everything we do.

This is theKingfisher Spiritin action a belief that with the right environment encouragement and ambition every young person can soar.

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a wide range of benefits including:

• excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

• access to a wide variety of training courses through The National College

• generous pension schemes (whether TPS or LGPS)

• employee assistance scheme including access to online counselling Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)and Muscular skeletal sessions.

• flu Voucher Scheme

• optical reimbursement scheme

• employee benefits scheme (PerkBox) including salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and car lease

• national pay scales and policies

• family friendly policies.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school please email

To learn more about us and view the job description please visitour website

Please submit your application as soon as possible as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a significant number of applications are received.