Deputy SENCo

Altwood Church of England School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours per week - 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (4.00 pm on a Friday) term time only plus 5 inset days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £24,713 to £26,341 or £26,767 to £29,036 Dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Strategic Support

• Support the SENCO in implementing the school’s SEND policy and inclusion strategy.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the quality of SEND provision across the school.
• Contribute to the school development plan with a focus on inclusion and student achievement.
• Promote a culture of high expectations and inclusive practice throughout the school.

Identification and Assessment

• Support the identification and assessment of students with SEND.
• Help maintain accurate SEND records and provision maps.
• Assist with the coordination of screening, assessments, and referrals.
• Monitor student progress and support staff in implementing appropriate interventions
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• Student Support and Intervention

• Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure effective differentiation and adaptive teaching.
• Support the planning and delivery of interventions for students with additional needs.
• Contribute to the development and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Support Plans, and EHCP documentation.
• Support transition arrangements for students joining or leaving the school.

Partnership Working

• Build positive relationships with parents/carers and communicate effectively regarding student progress and support.
• Liaise with external agencies including Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, Speech and Language Therapists, and local authority services.
• Work closely with pastoral teams, safeguarding staff, and attendance teams to ensure holistic support for students.

Staff Support and Training

• Provide guidance and practical support to teachers and support staff regarding SEND strategies.
• Deliver or contribute to staff training on SEND and inclusive teaching practices.
• Support the deployment and professional development of Teaching Assistants.

Administration and Compliance

• Ensure SEND documentation is accurate, confidential, and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Support preparation for annual reviews and EHCP meetings.
• Assist with SEND-related data analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to inspection preparation and compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.

Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with school policies and statutory guidance.
• Report concerns promptly in line with safeguarding procedures.

Other:

• To attend staff briefings, and meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in INSET (Professional Development Days) as required.
• To participate in Staff Appraisals and absence management meetings in line with school policy

What the school offers its staff

About Altwood

Situated in leafy Maidenhead, Altwood Church of England School is a wonderful place to work.

Our Values: As a church school we welcome all, value all and respect all. We celebrate the fact that everyone has God-given gifts and talents and embrace the responsibility we have for enabling students to realise their potential so that they can go on to achieve highly.

The school provides extensive opportunity for spiritual development and personal support. Our rich and diverse community is made up of young people and adults who are of the Christian faith, other world faiths or no particular faith; all have a significant part to play in our community and society as a whole.

Students told Ofsted “Behaviour is good because we are known to staff.”

We serve a vibrant community where every student is treated and valued as an individual. We set high standards and expectations, and we encourage and support our students to achieve their very best. The school is situated in pleasant grounds with many of the curriculum and other spaces having undergone recent refurbishment. Altwood Church of England School converted to an Academy in 2012.

Leadership is a very important part of life at Altwood. The House system provides the basis for extensive leadership opportunities and every student is encouraged to play an active part in one way or another.

Altwood Parliament ensures that students have the opportunity to fully engage in decision making at our school and our PSHE curriculum engages all of our students, to develop their leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative and communication skills. These key life skills support our academic curriculum so that our students can play a positive role in the school and wider community.

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

At Altwood Church of England School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our students. Our processes, policies and systems operate with the best interests of children at their core.
As a school we are committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place, and are constantly reviewed, to support students, families and staff.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Altwood Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 794 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Altwood Church of England School website
• Email address: nwalker@altwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01628622236
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altwood-cofe-secondary-school-maidenhead

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Arranging a visit to Altwood Church of England School

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