Assistant SENCO

Collingwood School & Media Arts College, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2HA

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 - UP3 1.0 FTE)
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance + TLR2.1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an Assistant SENCO to support our Director of SEND, and deputise for them when required.The role will involve :

• working with the Director of SEND to implement inclusive practices within the curriculum, and ensuring robust interventions are in place to support the pupils on all sites.
• Setting targets based on current attainment and monitoring the day to day implementation of practices.
• Under the direction of the Director of SEND engage in liaison meetings with appropriate outside agencies to facilitate working with pupils.
• Under the direction of the Director of SEND plan and deliver suitable programmes of work and in-class support strategies for pupils.
• Support the Director of SEND to review IEP targets
• Support the Director of SEND with annual review process

While an existing SENCO qualification is not required for this post, it would be advantageous. You should be prepared to undertake this qualification if you not already have it.

What the school offers its staff

We are very proud of our achievements at Collingwood and the reputation we have gained for the high standard of education we provide. We are committed to continuing to improve the work we do and would welcome applications from people who will share this vision with us.

We strongly recommend that you visit our amazing school. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Brooke Toole, Business Support Officer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant SENCO Role Description.docx - 27.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Collingwood School & Media Arts College

• School type: Special schools, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 308 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Collingwood School & Media Arts College website
• Email address: admin@collingwood.northumberland.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01670 516374
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/collingwood-school-media-arts-college

Collingwood School & Media Arts College is a community special school that caters for pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of special educational needs. The school offers a specialised learning environment to support the additional requirements of our students.

Arranging a visit to Collingwood School & Media Arts College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@collingwood.northumberland.sch.uk.

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