Deputy SENDCO

Chestnuts Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5EN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  5 January 2025

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Pay grade E1

Deputy SENDCO job summary

Deputy SENDCO

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Full time, Permanent

FTE E1, £28,598

About the School

Chestnuts School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone, we know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

About this Role

We are looking for a dedicated Deputy SENCO to join our Inclusion Team and work closely with the SENCO in leading provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role is key to ensuring effective strategies, compliance, and improved outcomes for all learners. You will support EHCP processes, monitor SEN interventions, provide staff training, and collaborate with families and external agencies to deliver a child-centred approach. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a passion for inclusion are essential.

Aim and main purpose of the role:

To support the SENCO in leading and managing provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring effective strategies, compliance, and improved outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individual learning plans, passports, and SMART targets
• Support EHCP processes and statutory compliance
• Monitor and evaluate SEN strategies using Edukey
• Provide staff training and guidance on SEN practices
• Collaborate with families, external agencies, and professionals
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding in line with statutory guidance
• Contribute to inclusive school policies aligned with the school vision

Please see the job description for further details.

We offer:

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates have access to enhanced family leave, Employee Assistance program, bespoke CPD and auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension. All IFtL employees have access to a benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

For more information or to arrange a visit to Chestnuts School please contact Chelsea Angelos on centralhrteam@iftl.co.uk

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check

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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.

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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 Chestnuts Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 426 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chestnuts Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chestnuts-primary-school-milton-keynes

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