KS2 Class teacher + Assistant SENDCo

Newton Leys Primary School and Nursery — KS2 Class Teacher (MPS) + Assistant SENDCo (SEN point) — Full Time (For September 2026)

Are you a passionate primary teacher who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives in a warm, community-centred school? Do you thrive on high-quality classroom teaching and relish the chance to shape inclusive SEND provision? If so, Newton Leys would love to hear from you.

About Newton Leys Primary School and Nursery

Newton Leys is a vibrant, growing maintained primary school on the edge of Milton Keynes in its ninth year. We are proud to be at the heart of a new and diverse community, helping families build local networks and supporting children to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Our school at a glance:

3-form entry school with OPAL playtimes and a developing Butterfly Provision for children with higher SEND needs.

• 641 children on roll (April 2026).
• OFSTED ‘Good’ December 2024.
• Awards: Music Quality Mark (2025), School Games Gold (2024-25), Woodland Trust Bronze and Green Flag accreditation.
• A committed leadership team, experienced staff and an enthusiastic school community working to our vision of Nurture, Achieve and Excel through our SMART values: Sensitive, Motivated, Aspirational, Resilient, Truthful.

About the role

This is a dual-role post, combining classroom excellence with specialist SEND responsibility — a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact across the school.

• KS2 Class Teacher (3 days per week)
• Assistant SENDCo (2 days per week)

This role reports to the SENDCo and SLT and offers the chance to influence whole-school inclusive practice and see the impact of evidence-informed interventions.

About you — the ideal candidate

We’re seeking a teacher who will champion our values and bring energy, expertise and compassion to both classroom and SEND work. You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong primary classroom experience — we welcome applications from ECTs.
• A growing or established understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience (or strong interest) in the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review).
• The ability to lead and support colleagues with a collaborative, practical approach — especially teaching assistants and specialist TAs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with children, families and external professionals, with sensitivity to our high-mobility and diverse community.
• Organisational flair for managing a caseload, accurate record-keeping and meeting statutory deadlines.
• A reflective, problem-solving mindset, commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, and a desire to develop professionally (National Award for SENDCOs is desirable).

If you want to make a measurable difference to children’s learning and wellbeing and enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive school, you’ll fit well here.

What we offer

A purposeful, friendly school community with enthusiastic pupils and supportive colleagues.

A superb, purpose-built environment and a chance to contribute to an expanding Butterfly Provision.

• Ongoing CPD and coaching: INSET, safeguarding updates, support toward SEND qualifications (National Award for SENDCOs), and access to local SEND networks.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development within a collaborative SLT.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01908 630253.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Closing Date - Wednesday 29th April 2026 Interviews on application

Newton Leys Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal/police checks for all other countries inhabited (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries)