SENCO – Sky Vale School

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

In-house learning & development

Enhanced pension 4% employer contrib.

Simplyhealth healthcare cashback

Blue Light Card

Enhanced maternity leave

Long-service recognition

Investors in People Platinum

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd. invites applications for a role at Sky Vale School, delivering therapeutic, bespoke learning within a trauma-informed, inclusive setting.

You will coordinate SEND provision, work with families and external professionals, and champion inclusive practice to secure the best outcomes for learners aged 6–18. Sky Vale opened in 2025, offering a nurturing environment in Mendips with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• QTS or NQTS registration is required.
• Strong written communication and IT skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-quality SEND provision for learners.
• Work with families and external professionals to tailor support.
• Champion inclusive practice across Sky Vale School.
• Support colleagues to meet individual needs and outcomes.

Skills

Written communication

IT skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

QTS or NQTS registration

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape inclusive, therapeutic education for children and young people aged 6–18. You will coordinate high-quality SEND provision and work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure every learner receives a bespoke package of support that helps them thrive.

About the role

No two days will be the same. Working within our trauma-informed practice model, you will help provide flexible, therapeutic educational frameworks tailored to each child or young person.

You will champion inclusive practice across the school, support colleagues to meet individual needs and help secure the best possible outcomes for our learners. Our schools have achieved the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award, reflecting our commitment to therapeutic practice.

About Sky Vale School

Sky Vale School opened in November 2025 and supports children and young people aged 6–18 through therapeutic, bespoke learning packages. Set in the heart of the Mendips, the school provides a nurturing environment rooted in its local community.

You will join the school during an important period of development and growth, with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to its culture and provision.

What we offer

• Term-time working in line with the local authority calendar
• Ongoing learning and development through our in-house team and external trainers
• Support for your professional development aspirations
• Enhanced company pension scheme, including a 4% employer contribution
• Simplyhealth healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee support programmes
• Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity leave for eligible employees with more than one year’s service
• Long-service and recognition scheme
• The opportunity to join a Platinum Investors in People organisation

What we are looking for

• QTS or NQTS registration
• Strong written communication and IT skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and external partners
• A valid driving licence, which is essential for this role
• The right to work in the UK

Our young people may have experienced inconsistency and disruption in their lives. We are therefore looking for someone who is committed, dependable and motivated to build a long-term career within a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provider.

Safeguarding and inclusion

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate child-protection screening, including employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.