We are looking for a SENCO to join our brand-new school, Sky Vale, based in Redhill, Bristol.
As a SENCO, your day will be varied and exciting. You will be able to follow a flexible structure whilst supporting our children and young people by providing bespoke therapeutic educational frameworks that are tailor-made to each child and young person.
You will be working within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our schools have been awarded the ‘Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award’.
In return, we will offer the right candidate the opportunity to join a developing and improving establishment in an exciting transition and growth period. You will receive training in Pro-active Approaches techniques, as well as commitment to and support of your professional development aspirations.
Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we are looking for committed and dedicated people that want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.
Reasons to join us:
Term Time is in line with the local authority.
- Company pension
- SimplyHealth employee healthcare cashback scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Long service and recognition scheme
- We are committed to your ongoing training and personal development– we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
Sky Vale School is a brand-new school opening in November 2025, looking after children and young people aged 6- 18 years, offering a therapeutic, bespoke learning package, seeking the best outcomes for our young people.
This beautiful school is in the heart of the Mendips, showing nature at its best. The school will be in the heart of the community.
Why Five Rivers?
- On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
- We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
- Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
- Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
- Employee Support Programmes
- Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
- Enhanced Maternity Leave Package for mothers who have been with us for over 1 year.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Long service and recognition scheme
Requirements
- Good written and IT skills.
- Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
- Able to actively listen to others.
- NQTS or QTS registration
- Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
For more information and a copy of the full role profile, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, Recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750 option 2
Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and Enhanced DBS check
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,198.00-£36,105.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Teaching SEN: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SENCO (required)
Work Location: In person