Trust SENDCo

Link Academy Trust, Nr Ashburton, TQ13 7LY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,939.00 Annually (FTE)

Trust SENDCo job summary

Temporary Part time post (fte0.4) to commence January 2027 or sooner if possible

To be paid within the Main Pay Scale.

This post will be based across our East Devon schools of Farway, Broadhembury, Branscombe & Woodbury Salterton.

Across our primary schools are pupils with EHCPs, pupils on SEND support plans and those who receive in-school support for additional needs. This SENDCo role will be pivotal in leading this area in our schools, as well as improving outcomes for SEND learners.

We are looking for someone who has a strong level of organisation and enjoys communications with a wide range of stakeholders. You will, in turn, work with our supportive inclusion partner and benefit from opportunities to work with other schools across the trust. Candidates should be passionate about making a difference for SEND pupils in every classroom and across the curriculum. They should be able to work with subject leaders and school leaders in a proactive way to ensure that every child has the best learning experience.

The Link Academy Trust vision, ‘Flourishing schools for all at the heart of our communities’, is integral to everything we do. You can rely on colleagues across the Trust to support and guide, you will be listened to and heard. Our overarching philosophy of valuing individuality and human flourishing permeates our shared vision and links our schools across the trust. If you are someone who wants to become part of not just a school but of a vibrant community growing together, we would love to hear from you. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to working to improve the outcomes for all our children, where your work-life balance will be promoted. We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed.

What we are looking for in a candidate is:

• To be a qualified SENDCo or have relevant experience and are currently undertaking an NPQ SENCO qualification

• Have an excellent understanding of the SEND code of practice
• A commitment to developing your own practice through engagement in professional learning in order to develop and implement the most current teaching strategies.

• An understanding of how pupils learn and real commitment to provide and maintain high-quality indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.

• Excellent knowledge of inclusive practice, adaptive teaching and the graduated approach

• Recognition of our amazing children; nurturing, supporting and challenging them, meeting their needs to ensure they have independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their learning journey.
• A committed approach to the wider school community and engagement with them.

• A positive, solution focused and creative approach, combined with professional curiosity and high expectations for all

• Be supportive of a Christian ethos

What we can offer you:

• Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
• Substantial workplace pension
• Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
• Staff Wellbeing support
• CPD opportunities for all staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure and Social Media online check is required for this post.

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

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 Link Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/link-academy-trust

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