26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 April 2026 at 12:59am

  • Date listed

    16 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£5497)

Additional allowances

MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£5497)

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) job summary

SENDCo - Stephenson Academy Special School

Location: Stephenson Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEND Allowance (£5497)
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible

Stephenson Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join our team in a specialist setting committed to ensuring every pupil can achieve and thrive.

Our school supports pupils with a range of complex needs including [e.g. autism, moderate learning difficulties, SEMH, communication needs.] The successful candidate will play a key role in leading high-quality SEND provision, ensuring that every pupil receives personalised support to access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

As SENDCo, you will lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, oversee the implementation and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and work closely with staff, families and external professionals to ensure effective multi-agency support. You will also support teachers in delivering adaptive teaching and ensure that SEND provision aligns with the expectations of the SEND Code of Practice, the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, and the national vision outlined in the Every Child Achieving and Thriving schools white paper.

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable professional who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Has experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally in a specialist or inclusive setting
  • Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or NPQSEND is willing to complete it
  • Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
  • Is committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs

In return, we offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
  • A welcoming school community committed to inclusive practice
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with SEND

Safeguarding Statement
Stephenson Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and comply with the school’s safeguarding policies.

Closing date: Friday 10th April

Shortlisting Monday 13th April
Interview date Friday 17th April

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection and Induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required prior to commencement of this post. Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

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

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About Stephenson Academy

School type
Academy, ages 9 to 16
School size
117 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Stephenson Academy website
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Stephenson Academy is a successful 80 place special school, which opened in 2012. It has a main site, which caters for 11-16 year olds. We have an associated independent sixth form provision for 16-19 year olds.

As a specialist academy we cater for students who have Education and Health Care Plans with an identified primary need of Social Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), many with associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students have additional special educational needs such as speech, language and communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and mental health difficulties

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