Job Description

SENDCO - Mainstream Secondary School | Northampton
Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunity

Are you an experienced and passionate education professional with a strong commitment to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities?

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a mainstream secondary school in Northampton that is seeking a dedicated SENDCO to join their team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school environment committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for an organised, compassionate, and proactive individual who can lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school, supporting both students and staff to achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading and managing the provision for students with SEND across the school
  • Identifying pupils with additional needs and coordinating appropriate interventions and support strategies
  • Overseeing and reviewing EHCPs, support plans, and student progress records
  • Working closely with teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration
  • Supporting staff with inclusive teaching strategies and SEND best practice
  • Monitoring the impact of interventions and ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and school policies
  • Contributing to whole-school inclusion, wellbeing, and safeguarding initiatives
  • Supporting students with transitions, assessments, and access arrangements where required

You'll be a great fit if you:

  • Hold UK QTS and have experience working within SEND provision or inclusion roles
  • Hold the NASENCO qualification or be willing to work towards it
  • Have a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
  • Are highly organised with excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Can build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and outside professionals
  • Are passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where every student can succeed
  • Remain calm, empathetic, and solution-focused in a busy school environment

What's in it for you:

  • A long-term or permanent opportunity within a supportive mainstream secondary school
  • Competitive rates of pay and leadership salary opportunities depending on experience
  • Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-specific training
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact on student outcomes and wellbeing
  • Support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your placement
  • Opportunities to work within an inclusive and forward-thinking leadership team

Whether you're an experienced SENDCO looking for your next challenge or an aspiring inclusion leader ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Tradewind Recruitment to explore this SENDCO opportunity in Northampton.