SENCO

Larkhill Primary School; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

Employer contributions above national

Maternity leave

Job summary

Larkhill Primary School in United Kingdom is seeking an inspirational SENCO to join our values-based team and lead SEN provision across the school. The role focuses on strategic inclusion, collaboration with staff, parents and external agencies, and driving development for every child to reach their potential.

Experience as a qualified teacher with expert SEN knowledge is essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team within our supportive leadership environment at this

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with expert SEN knowledge and experience.
• Ability to strategically manage SEN provisions within the school.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and high expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEN provisions and support across the school.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to deliver personalised plans.
• Monitor and improve SEN outcomes and ensure statutory requirements are met.
• Provide professional development and guidance to colleagues on SEN best practice.

Skills

Qualified Teacher

SEN Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Advert

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

Hours: 13 hours a week. Monday and Tuesdays 8.00am to 3.30pm all year round

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Salary: MPS to UPS

Larkhill Primary School is an active, busy and happy school situated in the military garrison town of Larkhill. We are proud to be a values-based school where our 11 values set the foundation for success—both in school and in life. Focusing on attributes such as kindness, responsibility and cooperation ensures that our pupils develop, not only academically, but as individuals who are ready for the next stage in their journey. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent curriculum enriched with a range of experiences to ensure that our students thoroughly enjoy their time at school.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an inspirational and knowledgeable SENCO to join us.

If you are a qualified teacher with expert SEN knowledge and experience, looking to continue your career in a challenging but highly rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us in a key role on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The SENCO we would like to join us will be:

A qualified teacher with expert SEN knowledge and experience.

Able to strategically manage the SEN provisions within our school.

Ambitious and committed to their own professional development.

A forward-thinker, able to work independently and as part of a team

Committed to inclusion, with high expectations for all children.

Able to communicate effectively with staff, children, parents, carers and external agencies.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.