Deputy SENDCo
| Posting date: | 20 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS6 6SY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3d086579-25bd-4391-ae65-e14a1de6c39f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
• Successful teaching experience in a primary setting.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, includingplanningand delivering interventions.
• Experience of liaising with families and external professionals.
• Experience contributing to or leading SEND processes (desirable)
Knowledge and skills
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and current SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication,organisationand record-keeping skills.
• Ability to support teachers in adapting curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of a range of SEND needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH, cognition and learning,speechand language).
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding,equalityand inclusive education.
What the school offers its staff
At South Bank Primary School, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting the wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance of all employees. Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Our benefits include:
• A day’s wellbeing leave of absence with pay every academic year, in additional to your normal paid holidays.
• iPad and/or laptop if required for the role.
• Access to emotional and medical support through our HR partners, including counselling, physiotherapy, Occupational Health, nursing and out of hours GP support.
• On site wellbeing team to support your emotional health.
• Discounted membership to Everyone Active Leisure centres in Redcar and Middlesbrough.
• Free on-site parking at our school premises
• A fantastic new school building, with relaxing staff facilities and free tea and coffee.
Pay related benefits
• Competitive pay
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Performance related pay progression for teachers, and annual cost of living uplifts in line with national pay awards for all staff.
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.
Experience
• Successful teaching experience in a primary setting.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, includingplanningand delivering interventions.
• Experience of liaising with families and external professionals.
• Experience contributing to or leading SEND processes (desirable)
Knowledge and skills
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and current SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication,organisationand record-keeping skills.
• Ability to support teachers in adapting curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of a range of SEND needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH, cognition and learning,speechand language).
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding,equalityand inclusive education.
What the school offers its staff
At South Bank Primary School, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting the wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance of all employees. Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Our benefits include:
• A day’s wellbeing leave of absence with pay every academic year, in additional to your normal paid holidays.
• iPad and/or laptop if required for the role.
• Access to emotional and medical support through our HR partners, including counselling, physiotherapy, Occupational Health, nursing and out of hours GP support.
• On site wellbeing team to support your emotional health.
• Discounted membership to Everyone Active Leisure centres in Redcar and Middlesbrough.
• Free on-site parking at our school premises
• A fantastic new school building, with relaxing staff facilities and free tea and coffee.
Pay related benefits
• Competitive pay
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Performance related pay progression for teachers, and annual cost of living uplifts in line with national pay awards for all staff.
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.