SENDCo

St Bartholomew's Primary Academy, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8AZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 (Earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to UPS 3, SEN Allowance

SENDCo job summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and knowledgeable SENDCo to join our happy, inclusive school community. This is a full-time role (32.5 hours, 5 days per week, Term time only), with the potential for a one-day teaching commitment.

At St Bartholomew’s, we pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school where every child is supported to succeed. We benefit from strong partnerships with parents, a committed staff team, and a shared belief that all pupils can achieve through high-quality teaching and carefully tailored support.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to inclusion and ensuring that every child achieves their full potential
• Have a strong understanding of responsive teaching, using assessment and precise feedback to identify and address barriers to learning
• Demonstrate the ability to implement effective “keep up” and intervention strategies, ensuring pupils with SEND make strong progress
• Promote high expectations for learning and behaviour, supporting staff in consistent, supportive approaches to correction and guidance
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils
• Lead and develop high-quality provision for pupils with SEND across the school

In return, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community
• Engaged pupils and positive relationships with families
• A collaborative and dedicated staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth

This is an exciting opportunity for a SENDCo who shares our belief that, through inclusive practice, high expectations and carefully targeted support, every child can thrive.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 St Bartholomew's Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 392 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bartholomew's Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bartholomew-s-primary-academy

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