SEN and Disability Coordinator at Foundation of Light

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £27,000 to 28,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, aims to involve, educate and inspire people of all ages from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham to improve their life chances, using football as the motivator. We are proud of our history and culture, our innovative and proactive solutions to community problems, and our people. We are now looking to add to our passionate and enthusiastic team.

SEN and Disability Coordinator– 35 Hours

The Foundation is seeking a highly motivated individual to fulfil the exciting role of Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator.

It is the Foundation’s ambition to continue to deliver and develop high quality SEN and Disability provision across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. Making maximum use of our outstanding facility, the Beacon of Light, as well as growing our delivery in our outreach sites.

Purpose of the Role: The SEN and Disability Coordinator is responsible for the successful running of the SEND provision. The main duties of the postholder are:

• To manage, plan, coordinate and implement the SEND sport and education provision to achieve all targets across the geographical areas of Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.
• To manage relationships with stakeholders in the SEND sector to drive business growth.
• To ensure compliance for SEND programmes.
• To deliver practical sports and/or education sessions for SEND children, young people and adults, meeting the specific educational needs and specification disabilities of the participants.

The working week for the postholder includes unsociable hours with regular coaching sessions on weekends and evenings. Time is given back in lieu, in-line with the FoL TOIL policy.

The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with delivery across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.

Interested applicants should request an application pack by sending an email to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or downloading packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk.  Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.

For further information or an informal chat about the role, contact Andy.Grant@foundationoflight.co.uk or call 0191 563 4777.

The closing date is Monday 22 nd September 2025. Interviews will take place in Sunderland on

Thursday 2

Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check - Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Foundation of Light · Beacon of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SN

Tel: 0191 563 4777

Registered Charity No 1089333