SENCO – Sky Vale School

Five Rivers; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Pension with 4% employer contribution

Healthcare cashback (Simplyhealth)

Blue Light Card

Refer-a-friend bonus

Investors in People Platinum

Job summary

Sky Vale School, part of Five Rivers Child Care, seeks a dedicated educator to coordinate SEND provision and deliver therapeutic education for ages 6–18. You will work with colleagues, families and external professionals to tailor bespoke support, helping learners thrive within a trauma-informed model.

The role supports inclusive practice, long-term career development, and contribution to a growing school community in the Mendips region.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-quality SEND provision and tailor therapeutic education frameworks for each child/young person.
• Champion inclusive practice and support colleagues to meet individual needs.
• Work with families and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for learners.
• Ensure safeguarding and contribute to the school's trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Listening skills

Driving licence

UK work rights

Education

QTS or NQTS registration

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
• Training in Pro-active Approaches techniques
• 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
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• 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
• Excellent listening skills
• 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.