Assistant Senco (Hospital School)

Pilgrim Pathways School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5EE

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1- MPS6
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1- MPS6

Assistant Senco (Hospital School) job summary

Assistant SENCo (Hospital School)

Post: Assistant Senco

Salary: MPS 1-6 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Location: Split across various sites: Ida Darwin, Fulbourn, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge and all sites from which PPS operates

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Part-time 0.6

Contract: Fixed Term (1 year initially)

Reports to: Headteacher

An exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to work in an unusual and rewarding setting. We wish to appoint an exceptional SENCo to deliver lessons and support SEND students across the school.

About Pilgrim Pathways School
Pilgrim Pathways School is an outstanding alternative provision for 4-18-year-olds, operating across two hospital sites and outreach services:

• Addenbrooke’s Hospital Education Team - education for children and young people (4-18) with physical health conditions.
• Darwin Learning Centre - education for adolescents (13-17) in a Tier 4 psychiatric unit.
• The Beacon - education for young people (12-18) in a specialist eating disorders unit.
• Home Treatment Team - education for students at risk of hospitalisation for mental health, supporting them in the community.
• Community Eating Disorders Team- education for students at risk of hospitalisation for eating disorders, supporting them in the community.

We are currently expanding our provision, including developing education for the new Children’s Hospital and enhancing outreach services. This is an exciting time to join our dynamic and unique school.

We seek an individual who

• Is ambitious for young people and can model excellent teaching and management of SEND students.
• Can teach maths or English from KS1-3 OR KS2-4 and support colleagues to deliver SEND adaptations.
• Can work under the SENDCo to support student reintegration into community schools.
• Can support the strategic development of SEND provision across the school
• Can ensure that SEND students' progress and attainment are regularly reviewed, and appropriate interventions are implemented.
• Can ensure all SEND-related documentation, including the SEND Register, Annual Reviews, and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), are up-to-date and in compliance with school policies.
• Is committed to professional development and educational innovation.
• Has a track record of outstanding practice and research informed teaching.
• Understands mental health and special educational needs.
• Has excellent communication skills and can inspire and engage learners.
• Understands the holistic nature of education and values each learner’s potential.

We offer:

• A unique educational setting with small groups and high-impact teaching.
• A supportive multi-disciplinary team of teachers, therapists, and medical staff.
• Strong commitment to CPD and opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative planning and shared resources.
• A friendly, dedicated staff team and supportive management committee.
• Generous non-contact time and good work-life balance.
• Benefits: Blue Light Card, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking, and local amenities

The successful candidate will be joining our team of passionate, skilled and friendly practitioners who are committed to providing high quality learning opportunities to young people during their time at the Pilgrim Pathways School.

You will need to have an unconditional and positive regard for the well-being of the young people, have a friendly and patient approach and promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, applicants can visit the school website www.pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk and are welcome to contact our Head Teacher, Nadine Gooding-Hébert via email: head@pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk ccing office@pilgrim.cambs.sch.uk

Pilgrim Pathways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all successful candidates will be expected to have a DBS and other relevant employment checks prior to starting.

CVs will not be accepted.

Due to the unique nature of our school, it is strongly recommended that candidates visit before applying. We welcome prospective candidates on:

Monday 11th May 3:30-4:30

Thursday 14th May 3:30-4:30

Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026

Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pilgrim Pathways School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 18
• School size: 2 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilgrim Pathways School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilgrim-pathways-school

Pilgrim Pathways School is an OFSTED outstanding alternative provision, which encompasses 4 hospital schools. The Darwin Centre is an adolescent psychiatric unit for young people from the ages of 12 -18 years old with mental health difficulties. The Phoenix Centre is for young people from 12- 18 years old with eating disorders. The Croft Children and Families Centre is for children and their families with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and the education team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Education and Outreach Service work with children with physical health conditions.

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