14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Single Status 8

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting new role has been created to support the ongoing development of our inclusive practise

and provision. We are looking for a skilled individual who has a passion for supporting students with

additional needs and SEND.

The SEND Practitioner- SLCN will work with the SENCo to support children with Special Educational

Needs & Difficulties across key stages 3 and 4 and within the College Community. This post is

specifically to support the development of SLCN across the school, although will also contribute to all

areas of SEND. The role will also include the support of other vulnerable learners within our

community.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A flexible attitude.

• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, and pupils with emotional and behavioural

difficulties.

• Experience co-ordinating provision for children with SEND and sound knowledge of the SEND Code

of Practice and its application.

• Good time management skills, and the ability to organize, prioritise and maintain a multifaceted

workload.

• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

• Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills.

• High levels of drive, energy and integrity.

• A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further.

• An ability to work with pupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way.

• A commitment to developing an inclusive ethos and culture where neurodiversity is celebrated.

What the school offers its staff

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.

• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.

• Access to the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with an average employer

contribution of >20%.

• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.

• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

• A Trust in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

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

Rye College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our 'Child Protection Policy' which can be viewed in the 'Policies' section of our website.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

SEND_Practitioner___SLCN__Neurodiversity_and_Reading_Rye.pdf - 471 KB (opens in new tab)
Associate_Staff_Application_Form_May_26.doc - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rye College

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
645 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Rye College website
Email address
mwebb@ryecollege.co.uk
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Our mission is to 'create bright futures for all'.

With this in mind, we work hard to ensure that every child is happy and well supported on their educational journey with us. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care.

Our college is set in the attractive heart of 1066 country and is a place where students feel safe and have space to learn. We pride ourselves on being a close knit community where students are known as individuals and where their talents are nurtured.

We are part of a family of schools that serve the young people of Rye from two to sixteen years of age, truly making us a 'local community college'. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of start points and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Since November 2018, Rye College has been part of Aquinas - an educational trust of eleven schools in the south-east; we believe our students will benefit enormously from our shared ambition to excel. We are proud to be working together with Aquinas to build on our reputation for supporting students in realising their potential and going on to lead fruitful and productive lives.

We look forward to leading Rye College on the next exciting stage of our development.

Arranging a visit to Rye College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mwebb@ryecollege.co.uk.

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