Part-time Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teacher (SENDCO)

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy is seeking a qualified SENDCO to achieve outstanding teaching practices for SEND pupils and vulnerable learners. The ideal candidate will drive excellence, support student needs, and collaborate effectively with staff, creating a positive environment where all children can excel. The role also offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including a generous pension and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing programs

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified SENDCO committed to supporting SEND students.
• Experience working in a SEND environment.
• Ability to collaborate and drive high expectations for student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding teaching practice for SEND pupils.
• Ensure high expectations and support for vulnerable learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote student progress.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Motivation

Collaborative

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified SENDCO status

Job description

Working pattern: 3 days per week (days flexible)

SEN Allowance: £2,679 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Are you a qualified and experienced SENDCO?

The Churchwood Academy are seeking an experienced SENDCO to provide outstanding teaching practice with regards to SEND pupils and vulnerable learners. The successful candidate will ensure that there is a culture of high expectations for SEND pupils, and that their needs are met to enable them to meet their full potential through high quality provision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Who has a passion for supporting students with special educational needs and disability
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a qualified SENCO and committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Please refer to the JD for further details.

Churchwood Primary Academy

Churchwood Primary Academy is a one-form entry school situated in the picturesque setting of Church Wood in St Leonards, where children aged two to eleven discover the joy of learning through creativity and inspiration. Our motto, "At Churchwood everyone can - everyone can read; everyone can write; everyone can be numerate," drives our high expectations for each child's success. With a nurturing ethos, we respect and guide every individual toward their full potential, encouraging independence and ambition.

The academy has a total capacity of 250 pupils; this includes a special educational needs facility for eight Key Stage 2 pupils with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder combined with speech and language communication difficulties. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 2 years.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates
Closing date: 13 July 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: 1 September 2025

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