SENDCo / Class Teacher (Y1) - combined role

Attleborough Primary School, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2NA

70 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance; £2,787pa (pro rata 60% - £1,672)

SENDCo / Class Teacher (Y1) - combined role job summary

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

• Salary – MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance; £2,787pa (pro rata 60% - £1,672)
• Permanent
• Full time
• SENDCo – 0.6 FTE
• Class Teacher (Year 1) – 0.4 FTE

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced SENCO and class teacher to lead and coordinate our provision for 3 days a week and to teach Yr 1 for 2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays). 

This is very exciting opportunity to join Attleborough Primary School as we have recently joined Sapientia Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy Trust with 13 Primary and 9 Secondary schools.

The first six months of employment shall be a probationary period, and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for up to a further six months. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored. 

As SENCO (0.6) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays:

You will play a key role in ensuring that every child receives the support they need to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the strategic and operational provision for pupils with SEND. You will be a qualified teacher and hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or NPQ for SEN.

You will:

• Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Identify and assess pupils with additional needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Work closely with class teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure inclusive, high-quality teaching.
• Liaise with external agencies, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and the local authority.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND records, including EHCPs and provision maps.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND provision across the school.
• Be a qualified teacher and hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or NPQ for SEN.
• Have a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Be a passionate, reflective practitioner with excellent communication and leadership skills.

As Year 1 class teacher (0.4) Thursdays and Fridays

You will:

• Put pupils first
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Have a thorough understanding of the Yr 1 curriculum 
• Have high expectations of all pupils and secure exceptional outcomes for all
• Be optimistic, energetic, resilient and creative
• Help drive our school forward to excellent future successes

Our school can offer:

• Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best
• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for working collaboratively with other schools in the Trust
• Amazing outdoor space
• A range of CPD opportunities

How to apply

Job descriptions are available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form.

Closing date:  4 February 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:  11 February 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education “, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all appli-cants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with chil-dren and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In ac-cordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education “, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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 Attleborough Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 437 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Attleborough Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/attleborough-primary-school-attleborough

Our school is an exciting and busy place to be. We aim to provide a high quality of learning for our 350 children who are aged between 4 and 11. Further information about our achievements can be found in the ‘About Us’ section which includes links to our brochure and our most recent inspection report.

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