About us

Our friendly, nurturing School welcomes all to unite together through creative, stimulating and challenging learning opportunities. We aim to support and enable all to flourish and prosper in all aspects of their life as they begin their journey with St James and St John Church of England Primary School. https://www.stjamesjohn.com/

About the role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity, for an enthusiastic and passionate SENCO, to join our wonderful child focussed village school. You will be expected to undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a SENCO. Under the direction of the Headteacher, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability and the associated paperwork.

About you

·         You will have a qualified teacher status and experience working as a SENCO.

·         Possess or working towards completing the NASENCO within the next three years.

·         Experience of completing EHCP application and paperwork

·         You will have the ability to communicate clearly with pupils, parents, staff and Governors.

·         Ability to create an enabling learning environment for pupils

·         Active listening skills

·         Understanding, sensitivity and empathy with pupils and parents

·         Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to be flexible

Other information

Please contact Miss Gemma Budimir to arrange a school visit. Applications to be sent via email gemmabudimir@stjamesjohn.bucks.sch.uk 01280860272 or 01280812291

St James and St John Church of England Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, are a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations (2009) and other necessary checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We reserve the right to offer the role sooner than the closing date should the right candidate arise.