SENDCO (Primary) & Early Years Teacher

Bolton Brow Primary Academy, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BA

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher Scales plus TLR2a £3,527

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Teacher Scales plus TLR2a £3,527.
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: Full time.
Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 9am.
Interview: Friday 16th October 2026.
Start Date: January 2027.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are seeking a committed and inspirational Primary SENDCo to join our team from January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape inclusive practice at the heart of a warm, ambitious school community. Working closely with our Headteacher and the Trust Director for SEND / Inclusion, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. If you're a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of SEND (or passion to develop it!) and a drive to empower both pupils and staff, we would love to hear from you.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Ensure the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all children with SEND.
• Lead on providing any children with SEND the support required to help them access their education and reach their full potential.
• Coordinate the provision for children with SEND, and advise other staff and parents on various aspects related to meeting pupils’ needs effectively.
• Work with external agencies to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.
• Provide strategic leadership, professional guidance and coaching to staff to secure consistently good teaching for SEND students.
• Be responsible for managing and completing SEND administration and maintaining excellent record keeping in relation to the role.
• Hold the NASENCO qualification or be willing to undertake the NPQSEN as supported by the Trust.
• You will also teach Early Years children as determined on an annual basis by the Headteacher.
• To carry out the professional teaching duties covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council for England.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

A tour of the school is encouraged, please call the office to arrange this.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Administrator Gail Fawcett via g.fawcett@boltonbrow.tlt.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

What the school offers its staff

See above.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

SENDCO EYS Sept 26 Job Pack.pdf - 795 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bolton Brow Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bolton Brow Primary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@TLT.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bolton-brow-primary-academy

Bolton Brow Primary Academy member of the Together Learning Trust

Arranging a visit to Bolton Brow Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@TLT.school.

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