SENCo

Wickhambrook Primary Academy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Wickhambrook Primary Academy is seeking a passionate SENCo to lead inclusive practice and oversee the SEND policy, ensuring bespoke support for pupils with SEND.

You will work with teachers, parents and external agencies to design support plans, manage EHCPs, and promote high-quality teaching and strong pupil outcomes. Closing date 25 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusive practice and oversee the SEND policy.
• Design bespoke support plans for pupils with SEND.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies.
• Ensure EHCPs are managed in line with statutory requirements.
• Promote high-quality teaching and strong pupil outcomes.

Job description

Wickhambrook Primary Academy

SENCo

Contract Type: Permanent, part time (0.4 FTE)

Salary: MPR + SEN Allowance (£32,916 - £45,352 + £5,497 pro rata)

Wickhambrook Primary Academy is a One form entry Primary School in the heart of rural Suffolk with close links to schools and activities in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Haverhill. We are a vibrant community who are involved in many local community activities.

Are you a passionate, dedicated, and strategic educator who believes every child deserves to thrive?

We are looking for an inspiring SENCO to lead our inclusive practice and ensure that all students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), achieve. In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape our school's inclusion ethos, oversee the day-to-day operation of our SEND policy, and design bespoke support plans You will work closely with our dedicated teaching staff, parents, and external agencies (e.g., educational psychologists, speech therapists) to guarantee a holistic approach to pupil support.

Whether you are guiding teachers through adaptive teaching strategies or managing statutory requirements like EHCPs, your work will directly transform the lives of our most vulnerable learners Working closely with colleagues across the school, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality teaching and learning is delivered , supporting a positive classroom culture and ensuring strong outcomes for all pupils.

Closing Date: 09:00am, 25th September 2026

Interviews: 29th September 2026

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.