River View Primary and Nursery School 

Suffolk Road, Burton upon Trent, DE15 9HR

ASSISTANT SENCO/TEACHER OF SEND

Contract Type: Permanent from 1st September 2026

Working Pattern: Full time

Pay Scale: MPS 6 or UPS 1 + TLR 2f (£5876pa)

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: Monday 18th May 2026

River View Primary & Nursery School is located at the heart of Stapenhill in Burton on Trent. We are a two-form entry school with a nursery and specialist SEND hub on site. We are looking to appoint a committed and passionate Assistant SENCO/Teacher of SEND to join our welcoming and inclusive school community .

Following a highly positive Ofsted inspection which praised our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and exceptional pastoral care, this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner dedicated to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. The successful candidate will support the SENCO in the strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination of SEND provision, deliver high-quality inclusive teaching and targeted interventions, work closely with families and external agencies, and contribute to EHCP processes. You will join a supportive and collaborative team who value inclusion and the holistic development of every child.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

• Has experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs

• Is an effective communicator and team player

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ wellbeing

• Is willing to support the ethos of the school

Desirable: NASENCO qualification (or willingness to undertake), experience of EHCPs, external agencies, or SEND leadership.

What the school offers its staff

At River View Primary & Nursery School, we value and invest in our staff's professional development and wellbeing. We recognise that a happy and supported team enhances the overall learning environment for our pupils. You can expect access to a wide range of excellent professional development opportunities within school and through external providers. We are committed to providing high-quality Continued Professional Development (CPD) to continuously enhance your skills and keep you up to date with the latest educational advancements.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01283 260157 or email recruitment@riverview.staffs.sch.uk to arrange a visit or for further information.

To apply please complete an application form clicking on the link below. Return your completed form to r email recruitment@riverview.staffs.sch.uk with the recruitment monitoring form by the closing date.

River View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-law/criminal-record-disclosure.

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