Deputy SENDCo

Shorefields; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive leadership team

Professional development

Impact on lives of children andfamilie

Teachers pay and conditions

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a Deputy SENDCo to join our SEND team and lead on improving outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs across our service. The post offers flexibility to work away from school sites and protected time to balance commitments, with a focus on strategic development of SEND provision.

You will work closely with the SENDCo to coordinate delivery of high-quality SEND practice and ensure pupils receive the necessary education and support to thrive academically, socially

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with an interest in SEND or NASENCO.
• References to safeguarding training (Level 3) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality SEND practice across the service.
• Support the strategic development of SEND provision and life chances for pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, external agencies and families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC1120-459 Position Type: SENCO Pay Range: UPS/Main Scale + SEN2 + TLR2b

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 13/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week Commencing 19th October 202

Salary: UPS/MS + SEN allowance + TLR2b
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date:January 2027

Due to an internal promotion we have a n exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and knowledgeable Deputy SENDCo to join our team. Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? This post is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is dedicated to inclusive education and eager to support the strategic development of SEND provision across our Service.

This is not your ordinary Deputy SENDCo role, you will have the ability to shape the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in South Essex and will work in a SEND team committed to the life chances of all our children. With two sites, an outreach programme that covers all South Essex, primary and secondary students on roll - no two days will be the same, and this roll will open doors for your on-going professional development.

The valued and unique contribution of our new Deputy SENDCo will be immediately recognised with flexibility to work away from the school site offered, together with protected time to ensure you can fulfil your commitments and retain a healthy work life balance - we pride ourselves on looking after our people.

Working closely with our hugely experienced SENDCo, you will support the coordination and delivery of high quality SEND practice, ensuring that all pupils with SEND receive the education and support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, external agencies, families, and most importantly-our children and young people. The role also requires commitment to completing Level 3 safeguarding training.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers with an interest in, or experience of SEND, or individuals currently working towards or willing to undertake the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A well developed and skilled SEND team comprising of a SENDCo, the new Deputy SENDCo (advertised post), two assistant SENDCos, three HLTAs, a specialist English and maths tutor and a team of LSAs.
• A commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families
• Teachers pay and conditions

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Information about the School

The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We educate and support children from KS1 - KS4 as well as providing an outreach service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area. Our schools are based in Basildon (secondary) and Wickford (primary and secondary).

Our Medical Education Team work across South and West Essex and focus on not only educating children and young people but crucially reintegrating our students back into their mainstream school.

We now offer, in partnership with Essex Local Authority Education Access Team, an education and reintegration programme for students who have been permanently excluded from any part of Essex back to their local mainstream school.

Most of our students are referred to us due to challenges they may have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support. We pride ourselves on overcoming these challenges and ensuring every student is successful.

We offer a wide range of subjects and match a mainstream setting through our core curriculum offer. At the same time, as a 'needs -led' provision we offer extensive enrichment opportunities to our students.

We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.

Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to 'be the best they can be.'

CSS staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, our subscription to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.

Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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