KS2 Teacher and SENDCo

Stillington Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1LA

17 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: We are seeking an established experienced teacher across NYRS Federation to take on the role of SENCO alongside teaching in KS2. This role is a permanent role teaching 0.4 in one of our KS2 classes across the federation and 0.6 release time to complete SENDCo responsibilities across the four schools. The role may also involve being senior teacher at one of our federated schools.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS 3 to UPS 3
Additional allowances: TLR2a (£3,527)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate advocate for our SEND children and families who has completed or completing their NPQ SENDCo qualification. However, this role would offer the opportunity to work towards the NPQ SEND qualification for the right candidate.

North Yorkshire Rural Schools Federation comprises of four village schools with mixed age classes: Foston CE Primary, Langton Primary, Stillington Primary and Terrington CE Primary. Our four schools are located in approximately eight miles apart, to the North of York. Their location allows for extremely close working including shared planning and staff training. The children regularly come together for curriculum enhancements.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of what children can learn and the skills to support the progress of all through an exciting and creative curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Our Federation can offer:

A Senior Management Team with the skill and experience to drive forward school improvement.
A highly supportive and caring community founded on the caring ethos of the school.
Friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
A vibrant and fun learning environment.
Access to high quality CPD and support.
An experienced team who work together across our 4 schools.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching: Deliver high-quality lessons to KS2 pupils, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development.
SENCO Duties: Lead the school's SEN provision, overseeing the identification, assessment and support of students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Individual Provision Maps (IPMs): Ensure implementations of Individual Provision Maps for students with SEN, in collaboration with teachers, parents and external agencies.
Inclusive Practice: Promote inclusive teaching and learning practices across the school, ensuring that all students have equal access to the curriculum and resources.
Staff Training: Provide guidance and support to colleagues on best practices for supporting students with SEN, delivering training sessions as required.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, support staff, and external professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to SEN provision.
Data Analysis: Monitor and analyse data on student progress and attainment, using this information to inform interventions and support strategies.
Parental Engagement: Build positive relationships with parents and carers, involving them in the SEN process and providing regular updates on their child's progress.
The role of the senior teacher is to effectively manage the day-to-day running of the school in the absence of the Executive Headteacher/Head of school

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching experience in a primary school setting.
Additional qualification or training in Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO) or willingness to work towards this.
Sound understanding of SEN legislation, best practice, and current developments in the field.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and stakeholders.
Excellent organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Commitment to promoting inclusive education and supporting the diverse needs of all learners.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.