SENCO

Bradwell Village School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9AZ

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,101.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2 £3527

SENCO job summary

SENCO

Required to start September 2026

Salary dependent on experience, including a TLR2 (£3527)

Bradwell Village School is seeking to appoint a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated SENCO & Inclusion Lead to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. We are part of a unique Federation that includes an Infant School, a Junior School, and a Special School, offering our team members exceptional opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Our school has an Autism Spectrum Condition Unit for children with Education, Health and Care Plans. By September 2026, the unit will support 24 pupils. We are looking for someone who is eager to contribute to and be an integral part of this development.

About the Role

This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a nurturing and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will lead the strategic development and implementation of SEND provision and inclusion across the school, overseeing provision, monitoring pupil progress, and ensuring effective support and interventions are in place for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and embed high-quality SEND provision aligned with the SEND Code of Practice, working closely with pastoral leaders and staff to support pupils to thrive.

Co-ordinate targeted interventions monitoring provision through data analysis and annual reviews, identifying areas for improvement.

Line Manage and quality-assure the deployment of teaching assistants, providing training and guidance for effective support.

Collaborate with families, external agencies, and the local authority to ensure timely EHCP implementation and meaningful co-production with families.

Promote a positive, inclusive school culture where all pupils feel welcome, safe, and able to access all curricular and extracurricular activities.

Teach in the ASC Unit for 0.3 of a week.

What we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or NPQ SEND qualification, or willingness to complete it

Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally in specialist or inclusive settings

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Deep commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all pupils

Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing demands

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

What we offer

Friendly, supportive colleagues who collaborate to support one another.

Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development and leadership growth.

The chance to work across our Federation to share best practice.

The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children.

A strong commitment to wellbeing, including a Staff Well-being package.

Please apply promptly as we reserve the right to close applications early if a high volume is received.

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2026 12pm Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 4th May 2026

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates. The Governors take Child Protection extremely seriously, and all references offered will be followed up.

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.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bradwell Village School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bradwell Village School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradwell-village-school

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