SENCo
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 048f081b-c9e9-4bf7-9e6a-2ccc32071750 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a SENCo for the Autism Resource Base.
This exciting and unusual role is central to delivering the highest quality provision for those of our students who join our newly established specialist Autism Resource Base (ARB) at Thorpedene Primary School and Shoeburyness High School.
We require a SENCo to be part of the Leadership team. We need someone to lead and innovate within the ARB, supporting both primary and secondary-age pupils. It will involve working collaboratively with a diverse team to meet the needs of our pupils and champion inclusive education. You will maintain some teaching responsibility within the Autism Resource Base, delivering high-quality, specialist lessons.
It is essential the successful candidate has a Teaching qualification.
It would be desirable if the successful candidate has a SENCo qualification or is currently undergoing a SENCo qualification.
What the school offers its staff
Teachers Pension Scheme
Benefits Scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Subsidised lunch Discounted
Wraparound School Club
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
The CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a SENCo for the Autism Resource Base.
This exciting and unusual role is central to delivering the highest quality provision for those of our students who join our newly established specialist Autism Resource Base (ARB) at Thorpedene Primary School and Shoeburyness High School.
We require a SENCo to be part of the Leadership team. We need someone to lead and innovate within the ARB, supporting both primary and secondary-age pupils. It will involve working collaboratively with a diverse team to meet the needs of our pupils and champion inclusive education. You will maintain some teaching responsibility within the Autism Resource Base, delivering high-quality, specialist lessons.
It is essential the successful candidate has a Teaching qualification.
It would be desirable if the successful candidate has a SENCo qualification or is currently undergoing a SENCo qualification.
What the school offers its staff
Teachers Pension Scheme
Benefits Scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Subsidised lunch Discounted
Wraparound School Club
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.