Assistant SENDCO
37 hours per week
8:15am – 4:15pm Monday to Thursday, 8:15am – 3:45pm on Friday (includes an unpaid 30-minute daily lunch break)
40 weeks per year (Term time plus 2 weeks)
Grade 11 NJC points 20-25 – FTE £32,597 - £36,363
Actual starting salary - £28,629
Start date – October 2025
The Castle School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCO to support the SENDCO in raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the school, particularly in relation to the SEND provision.
This is an interesting and varied role, working with staff and students on a daily basis, so excellent communication skills are required. The successful candidate will be patient, approachable and reliable with resilience and commitment to their workload and responsibilities.
We require someone who has proven knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel. You should have a friendly and helpful manner, be well-organised with strong attention to detail, and ideally have experience of working in a school environment.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced Start date: October 2025
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.