The Link School - REACH Hub SENDCo
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32,916 - £51,048 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 294234 |
Summary
Link School, Sunderland
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker BSc (Hons)
Springwell Dene, Swindon Road, Sunderland SR3 4EE
Tel: 0191 562 3630
Pallion Centre, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA
Tel: 0191 562 3640
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The Link School is recognised nationally as one of the leading schools in Alternative Provision.
It supports the diverse needs of young people in Sunderland many of whom are extremely vulnerable and challenging. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified member of staff who has the commitment to improve the academic outcomes of our young learners, as well as seeking to support them in understanding their own emotions and consequences of their behaviour. The school offers a supportive working environment, a strong commitment to CPD and career opportunities. We are a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, and a Platinum Anti-Bullying School. The school promotes well-being and work life balance, and this is at the heart of the schoolandrsquo;s ethos. The school has timetabled its week to allow whole school PPA on Friday afternoons, emotional well-being twilights, family friendly policies and other staff benefits, highlighted in our staff well-being policy.
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REACH Hub SENDCo MPS UPRandnbsp;SEN1 TLR2aandndash; Permanent
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Our REACH Hub Provision will deliver high quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that enable every learner to make outstanding academic and personal progress.
We are seeking to appoint a Secondary SENDCo who is a dynamic, visionary practitioner to deliver high quality teaching within our REACH Hub Provision. As a KS3/KS4 SENDCo and teacher, you will be joining an experienced and supportive school that has a real drive to see our pupils thrive and feel prepared for adult life. You will have small classes which will enable you to personalise the learning for the pupils you teach.andnbsp; As part of the REACH Hub team, the post holder will ensure that pupils attending The Link School receive a broad and balanced curriculumandmdash;including English, Reading, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE, PE and topic based- learningandmdash;while also accessing therapeutic and specialist interventions that support their individual SEND needs.
Central to this role is the commitment to developing strong, trusting pastoral relationships that empower learners to overcome the barriers that have previously limited their success. Through consistent guidance, targeted support, and high expectations, the post holder will help learners build the confidence, resilience and skills needed to re-engage with education.
A key purpose of the REACH Hub Provision is to prepare pupils for successful reintegration into mainstream settings. The post holder will contribute to this by promoting positive attitudes to learning, fostering independence, and ensuring that every learner has the academic foundations, emotional readiness and social awareness required to thrive in their next educational environment.
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Are you an effective practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for learners?andnbsp; Are you a teacher who can work with, and get the best from learners, who others find difficult or challenging? Would you enjoy working within a team where you will help learners find their confidence and rediscover their love of learning?
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Applications are welcome from mainstream colleagues as well as those currently working in Alternative Provision are interested in a career in alternative education.
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If you would like to discuss the post further or would like to arrange a visit, please e mail caroline.granton@linkschool.org.uk or ring 0191 562 3640. andnbsp;andnbsp;The school is holding a Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 22nd April andndash; please contact Caroline Granton for further details.
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Application forms and further details are available by e mailing.
Ms Caroline Granton, Director of Resources, Link School, caroline.granton@linkschool.org.uk to whom completed applications should be returned.
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The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026 Noon
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Shortlisting date: To be Confirmed.
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Interviews: To Be Confirmed
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Headteacher: Mrs Donna Walker BSc (Hons)
Springwell Dene, Swindon Road, Sunderland SR3 4EE
Tel: 0191 562 3630
Pallion Centre, Waverley Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6TA
Tel: 0191 562 3640
andnbsp;
The Link School is recognised nationally as one of the leading schools in Alternative Provision.
It supports the diverse needs of young people in Sunderland many of whom are extremely vulnerable and challenging. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified member of staff who has the commitment to improve the academic outcomes of our young learners, as well as seeking to support them in understanding their own emotions and consequences of their behaviour. The school offers a supportive working environment, a strong commitment to CPD and career opportunities. We are a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, and a Platinum Anti-Bullying School. The school promotes well-being and work life balance, and this is at the heart of the schoolandrsquo;s ethos. The school has timetabled its week to allow whole school PPA on Friday afternoons, emotional well-being twilights, family friendly policies and other staff benefits, highlighted in our staff well-being policy.
andnbsp;
REACH Hub SENDCo MPS UPRandnbsp;SEN1 TLR2aandndash; Permanent
andnbsp;
Our REACH Hub Provision will deliver high quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that enable every learner to make outstanding academic and personal progress.
We are seeking to appoint a Secondary SENDCo who is a dynamic, visionary practitioner to deliver high quality teaching within our REACH Hub Provision. As a KS3/KS4 SENDCo and teacher, you will be joining an experienced and supportive school that has a real drive to see our pupils thrive and feel prepared for adult life. You will have small classes which will enable you to personalise the learning for the pupils you teach.andnbsp; As part of the REACH Hub team, the post holder will ensure that pupils attending The Link School receive a broad and balanced curriculumandmdash;including English, Reading, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE, PE and topic based- learningandmdash;while also accessing therapeutic and specialist interventions that support their individual SEND needs.
Central to this role is the commitment to developing strong, trusting pastoral relationships that empower learners to overcome the barriers that have previously limited their success. Through consistent guidance, targeted support, and high expectations, the post holder will help learners build the confidence, resilience and skills needed to re-engage with education.
A key purpose of the REACH Hub Provision is to prepare pupils for successful reintegration into mainstream settings. The post holder will contribute to this by promoting positive attitudes to learning, fostering independence, and ensuring that every learner has the academic foundations, emotional readiness and social awareness required to thrive in their next educational environment.
andnbsp;
Are you an effective practitioner with a proven track record of improving outcomes for learners?andnbsp; Are you a teacher who can work with, and get the best from learners, who others find difficult or challenging? Would you enjoy working within a team where you will help learners find their confidence and rediscover their love of learning?
andnbsp;
Applications are welcome from mainstream colleagues as well as those currently working in Alternative Provision are interested in a career in alternative education.
andnbsp;
If you would like to discuss the post further or would like to arrange a visit, please e mail caroline.granton@linkschool.org.uk or ring 0191 562 3640. andnbsp;andnbsp;The school is holding a Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 22nd April andndash; please contact Caroline Granton for further details.
andnbsp;
Application forms and further details are available by e mailing.
Ms Caroline Granton, Director of Resources, Link School, caroline.granton@linkschool.org.uk to whom completed applications should be returned.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
andnbsp;
Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026 Noon
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Shortlisting date: To be Confirmed.
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Interviews: To Be Confirmed
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