KS2 Teacher with SENco

• Stanton Primary School 
• Address: Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2AW
• Salary: MPR/UPR plus an additional responsibility payment (subject to confirmation)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent, required from January 2027
• Reference: 5624

Stanton Primary School are seeking a passionate and skilled Key Stage 2 Teacher with SEND/SENCo experience to join our team in Stanton. This exciting role combines teaching in a vibrant KS2 classroom on a part time basis and working alongside our dedicated SENCo for the time not in class.

You will play a key role in ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive the right support, enabling them to achieve academically, develop independence, and thrive as part of an inclusive school community. Working closely with class teachers, support staff, families and external agencies, you will help embed high-quality inclusive practice across the school. 

You will be required to hold, or obtain within three years of appointment, the mandatory National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (NPQ for SENCOs), in accordance with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 (as amended). 

You will: 

• hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• have successful experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• ideally hold, be working towards, or have experience in a SENCo role
• be committed to inclusive education and raising outcomes for all learners
• build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals
• be proactive, compassionate and solution focused. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher with a passion for inclusion to make a significant impact on whole school SEND provision while continuing to teach and inspire children in the classroom. 

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: 

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme 
• Family friendly policies and flexible working 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Free parking 
• Company events 
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes 
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days 
• Funded subject course development for your role 
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities 
• Career progression opportunities 

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed. 

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers. 

At Eastern Education Group, we believe sustainability is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a more sustainable future while reducing our environmental impact and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. 

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential. 

As a group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.  Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. 

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact our recruitment team by emailing: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.   

Closing date: 8 am, 19 October 2026.

Interview date: 22 October 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. 

The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

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