SENCo & Class Teacher — High-Needs Base

St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a Class Teacher with SENCo responsibilities on a permanent basis, starting January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver a specialist curriculum to a small class of high-needs pupils, coordinate teaching assistants, and contribute to the ARP development with strong Catholic ethos.

The role requires a qualified SENCo or NPQ SENCo pathway, with a proven track record in improving attendance and attainment for students with SEN.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with SENCo responsibilities across a class of high-needs pupils.
• Experience coordinating teaching assistants and support staff in an ARP setting.
• Ability to design and develop the ARP and support pupils with SEN/Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist curriculum to a class of around 12 high-needs pupils.
• Coordinate a team of teaching assistants within the ARP.
• Support the design and development of the ARP.
• Meet pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs and welfare.
• Collaborate with pupils, staff, parents and partners.
• Improve attendance and attainment for pupils with SEN.
• Lead SENDCo responsibilities at whole-school level.
• Coordinate assessments, referrals and interventions for SEN/Disabilities.

Skills

Qualified Teacher

SENCo experience

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENCo qualification

Job description

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking a Class Teacher with SENCo responsibilities on a permanent basis, starting January 2027. The successful candidate will deliver a specialist curriculum to a small class of high-needs pupils, coordinate teaching assistants, and contribute to the ARP development with strong Catholic ethos.

The role requires a qualified SENCo or NPQ SENCo pathway, with a proven track record in improving attendance and attainment for students with SEN.