SENDCO (Junior Site)
Employer: Holymead Primary
Location: Brislington, Bristol
Contract: Full time September 2026
Hours: 0.6 FTE or 1.0 FTE with 0.4 Teaching commitment
Salary: MPS/UPS Salary depending on experience (plus SEN allowance depending on qualifications)
Holymead Primary School is a three form entry school at the heart of its community in Brislington, South Bristol. Our calm, friendly and welcoming environment is conducive to great teaching and learning, with highly motivated pupils, an effective school structure and leadership team, and a close-knit team of colleagues. Our recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2023) recognised the value we place in relationships and our commitment to both pupils and staff:
“Pupils thrive, both academically and personally, in this environment.”
“Staff are proud to be part of the school. They appreciate the consideration given to their well-being and the assistance they receive to manage their workload. They say that the school has a tangible sense of ‘community’.”
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic SENDCO to work on our Junior Site. The role will focus on organising SEND provision for pupils, working with parents and carers of SEND pupils, supporting colleagues in their professional development relating to SEND, and working with senior leaders on formulating the school’s ongoing strategic vision for SEND support. We are a large split-site primary school and will work in partnership with our experienced Infant Site based SENDCO and Family Link Workers.
We are looking for someone who is:
• A champion for pupils with SEND
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
• One of two Designated Teachers for Children in Care and PLAC
• A teacher, committed to the highest achievements for all pupils
• An efficient and effective communicator
• Highly organised and adaptable
• Knowledgeable about best practice in SEND provision
• Able to share excellent practice and organise effective CPD for staff
• A qualified SENDco or working towards this qualification
• Knowledgeable about national expectations around SEND provision for schools
We can offer:
• A school where every individual’s well-being is paramount
• The opportunity to join an excellent, happy and supportive team
• Commitment to your own personal and professional development
Holymead Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The successful candidate will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and have the right to work in the UK.
We particularly welcome applications from fully or partially qualified SENDcos, but will also consider applications from staff who are prepared to train at the first opportunity to obtain the SEN qualification.
We will provide CPD and opportunities to develop your leadership skills as part of a committed team.
To find out more about our school, you can visit the school website.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing Nikki Holland (School Business Manager). Dates for visits are scheduled for Thursday 23rd April 4pm and Thursday 30th April 4.30pm.
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th May 2026 12pm
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Holymead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including those related to ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The successful candidate will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Our Safeguarding and Child protection Policy can be found on our school website.
We value a diverse workforce, welcoming applications form all sections of the community