Class Teacher with SENCo Responsibilities

St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a Class Teacher with SENCo responsibilities. The successful candidate will deliver a specialist curriculum to around 12 high-needs pupils and coordinate a team of teaching assistants across the ARP, while contributing to the school’s Catholic ethos and pupil welfare.

Ideally, the candidate is a qualified SENCo or is pursuing NPQ SENCo, with strong knowledge of child development and a track record in improving attendance and

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified SENCo (or in the process of obtaining NPQ SENCo).
• Excellent knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialist curriculum to a class of approximately 12 high needs pupils.
• Coordinate a team of teaching assistants within and beyond the ARP to support pupils.
• Support the design and development of the Additional Resource Provision.
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the Academy and meet welfare needs.
• Coordinate assessments, referrals and interventions for students with SEN and Disabilities, including ASD & ADHD.
• Work with multi-agency teams to identify and meet pupils' needs and promote inclusive practice.

Skills

SENCo

Child development

Team leadership

SEND knowledge

Job description

Class Teacher with SENCo Responsibilities

Teachers Pay Scale & SEN1 allowance £2787 pa.

Required January 2027

Permanent contract

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary Academy is looking for an individual with commitment, energy and drive to join our team. With excellent behaviour, an excellent team of staff and children who enjoy learning, St Anthony’s is a wonderful place to work.

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a rewarding role and really make a difference in a supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified SENCo (or in the process of obtaining NPQ SENCo) and will have an excellent knowledge of child development. They will:

• Effectively deliver a specialist curriculum, to a class of approximately 12 high needs pupils
• Coordinate a team of dedicated teaching assistants working within and beyond the Additional Resource Provision in order to support both within and beyond the base
• Support the design and development of the Additional Resource Provision
• Contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of our Academy.
• Meet pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs as well as their pastoral and welfare needs
• Work in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, representatives, directors and primary MAT partners
• Have a proven track record in improving attendance and attainment for students with SEN
• Have responsibility for the role of SENDCo at a whole school level
• Work directly with the Inclusion Coordinator to support the development of exceptional adaptive teaching across the school
• Coordinate assessments, referrals and interventions for students with SEN and Disabilities, including ASD & ADHD
• Work in multi-agency teams around the child, including parents, to ensure that pupils’ needs are identified and met and as a result, pupils with SEND needs thrive.

Our teachers are employed under the terms and conditions for Teachers and we continue to be part of Teachers’ Pensions.

Our strong commitment to safeguarding means this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

For further details please visit our Academy website www.stanthonyscpa.co.uk

Visit Us
We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our fantastic school environment with happy and supportive staff and pupils. Please contact 01902 558935 so we can accommodate your visit.

Early applications will also be considered. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise.