SENDCO & Inclusion Lead - Mainstream Primary School | Kettering

Start Date: January 2027 | Full-Time | Long-Term & Potential Permanent Opportunity

Are you an experienced primary teacher and SENDCO with a passion for inclusive education and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed?

Would you welcome the opportunity to take a leading role in shaping SEND provision, driving inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils across a mainstream primary school?

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Kettering that is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SENDCO & Inclusion Lead to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who is passionate about developing inclusive practice, supporting staff and ensuring pupils with additional needs receive the very best provision.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and developing SEND provision across the school, working closely with teachers, support staff, parents, carers and external professionals to ensure every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

What You'll Be Doing

As SENDCO & Inclusion Lead:

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school, ensuring pupils receive appropriate and effective support.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with additional needs.
• Manage and review EHCPs, individual support plans and provision maps.
• Ensure the school meets its statutory responsibilities in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Work closely with class teachers to develop inclusive teaching strategies and adapt provision to meet individual needs.
• Support and advise staff on SEND strategies, interventions and best practice.
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the impact of interventions and additional support.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they are involved in decisions around their child's education.
• Liaise with external agencies, educational psychologists, specialist services and local authority professionals.
• Support referrals, assessments, annual reviews and applications for additional funding and provision.
• Lead on developing the school's wider inclusion strategy and promoting a culture where all children feel valued and supported.
• Work alongside the senior leadership team to identify areas for improvement and drive standards across SEND and inclusion.
• Promote positive outcomes for pupils with SEND, ensuring barriers to learning are identified and addressed.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Hold UK QTS and have experience working within a mainstream primary school.
• Hold the NASENCO qualification, or meet the relevant requirements to undertake the role.
• Have previous experience working as a SENDCO, Assistant SENDCO or in a senior SEND/inclusion position.
• Have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
• Have experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Can confidently advise and support teaching staff in developing inclusive classroom practice.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Are confident working with parents, external agencies and other professionals.
• Can use data and pupil progress information to identify needs and improve outcomes.
• Are passionate about inclusion and ensuring every child has access to the right support.
• Are proactive, approachable, empathetic and confident in driving positive change.

What's in It for You?

• A long-term SENDCO & Inclusion Lead opportunity within a supportive mainstream primary school.
• The opportunity to take ownership of SEND provision and make a genuine difference across the school.
• Immediate start available, subject to agreement.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership and strategic SEND experience.
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-specific training.
• The opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team and influence whole-school inclusion.
• Support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

Professional Development

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced SENDCO or inclusion professional to develop their leadership experience and make a lasting contribution to the school's approach to inclusive education.

You'll have the opportunity to further develop your expertise in SEND strategy, EHCP management, provision planning, staff development, intervention monitoring and working with external agencies.

Through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll also have access to high-quality CPD, including SEND, safeguarding, behaviour management, adaptive teaching, mental health and leadership development.

Whether you're an experienced SENDCO looking for your next challenge or an established inclusion professional ready to take on a wider leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Tradewind Recruitment to explore this SENDCO & Inclusion Lead opportunity in Kettering.