SENCO – Sky Vale School

at Sky Vale, Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary

£31,689 to £37,932 a year

Closing date

20 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching

First seen

7 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

SENCO – Sky Vale School

Redhill, Bristol

Full time

37.5 hours per week

Term time

We are looking for a committed and inspiring SENCO to join Sky Vale School , our specialist school in Redhill, Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape inclusive, therapeutic education for children and young people aged 6–18. You will coordinate high-quality SEND provision and work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure every learner receives a bespoke package of support that helps them thrive.

About the role

No two days will be the same. Working within our trauma-informed practice model, you will help provide flexible, therapeutic educational frameworks tailored to each child or young person.

You will champion inclusive practice across the school, support colleagues to meet individual needs and help secure the best possible outcomes for our learners. Our schools have achieved the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award, reflecting our commitment to therapeutic practice.

About Sky Vale School

Sky Vale School opened in November 2025 and supports children and young people aged 6–18 through therapeutic, bespoke learning packages. Set in the heart of the Mendips, the school provides a nurturing environment rooted in its local community.

You will join the school during an important period of development and growth, with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to its culture and provision.

What we offer

Term-time working in line with the local authority calendar

Ongoing learning and development through our in-house team and external trainers

Training in Pro-active Approaches techniques

Support for your professional development aspirations

Enhanced company pension scheme, including a 4% employer contribution

Simplyhealth healthcare cashback scheme

Employee support programmes

Blue Light Card

Enhanced maternity leave for eligible employees with more than one year’s service

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Long-service and recognition scheme

The opportunity to join a Platinum Investors in People organisation

What we are looking for

QTS or NQTS registration

Strong written communication and IT skills

The ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues and external partners

Excellent listening skills

A valid driving licence, which is essential for this role

The right to work in the UK

Our young people may have experienced inconsistency and disruption in their lives. We are therefore looking for someone who is committed, dependable and motivated to build a long-term career within a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provider.

How to apply

For more information or a copy of the full role profile, contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750, option 2 .

Safeguarding and inclusion

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate child-protection screening, including employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

About Sky Vale

Type

Independent school

Pupils

8 (school census, 2025/26)

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