Deputy Sendco

Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EE

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April or 1st September

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2.2 £6,068

Deputy Sendco job summary

Are you an ambitious and passionate educator looking to make a real difference for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Thamesmead School is seeking a committed Deputy SENDCO to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

You’ll work closely with the SENDCO to lead our SEN Department, supporting the development and delivery of an inclusive, engaging curriculum that enables every learner to thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step towards a SENCO role—full support will be provided to complete the SENCO and Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) Assessor qualifications when you are ready.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in the operational leadership of the SEN Department and deputise for the SENDCO
• Support curriculum planning and effective teaching (50% teaching timetable)
• Advise and develop staff, including supporting Teaching Assistants
• Assist in identification, assessment, and provision for SEND students
• Monitor progress and impact of interventions
• Liaise with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies
• Ensure exam concessions and statutory requirements are met

What we offer:

• Support to undertake SENCO and EAA Assessor qualifications
• Modern facilities and resources
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support and benefits
• A vibrant, diverse secondary school in a community setting

This role has the potential to be suitable for a candiate with a suitable teaching qualification that will allow them to qualifiy for the Exam Access Arrangements qualification and NPQ SENDCO.

Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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

Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Thamesmead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1048 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thamesmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thamesmead-school

The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.

Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.

"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.

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