SENCO

Paulton Junior School, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7QY

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  14 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE part-time. 3 days per week. Days to be worked are negotiable.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS – UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

As an experienced SENCO, you will strategically manage our school's SEN provision, ensuring high-quality support and successful outcomes for all pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who have a love of learning at our school
• An inclusive environment where every child is known and matters
• A dedicated, talented and supportive staff team
• Employee Assistance programme - access to occupational health, dedicated staff support line, counselling

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.

Visits to the school welcomed. If you would like to have an informal discussion or visit with our Headteacher prior to applying for the position, please do not hesitate to call the school office on 01761 418137 to arrange an appointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Paulton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and conform to the safer recruitment practice. Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCO _Job description_January 2027.pdf - 117 KB (opens in new tab)

About Paulton Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Paulton Junior School website
• Email address: paulton_jun@bathnes.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01761 418137
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paulton-junior-school

Paulton Junior School sits at the heart of our community and we’re proud of its achievements. The school caters for 240 children between 7 and 11 years of age. We firmly believe that our children are at the centre of everything that we do, and we encourage them all to be the very best that they can be through our school ethos and values.

Arranging a visit to Paulton Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paulton_jun@bathnes.gov.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Bristol