Assistant SENDCO

We are delighted that you are interested in joining us at Sudbury Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking teacher with the responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to work alongside the SENDCO.

We are a talented and diverse group of staff, representing many countries, cultures and strengths, unified in our approach to helping our children become the best they can be. We are looking for an exceptional individual who embraces and promotes our whole school vision, ‘Working together in harmony to develop confident, well-educated learners with health minds and bodies, who are independent, resilient, motivated and committed to lifelong learning.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate that they share our passion for improving outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children and who is committed to developing their own skills to become a highly effective Assistant SENDCO. We believe this is a career-enhancing role for a professional who will be given the time, support and encouragement to lead on this important area of our school’s provision.

The post of Assistant SENDCO is a key role for us. As our new colleague, you will work with the SENDCO to lead on the continued development of all aspects of inclusion/SEND and help to rapidly raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement across the school, preparing all of our children for adulthood. Importantly, you will also work with the SENDCO to lead and develop our team of HLTAs and Teaching Assistants so that they are effectively deployed across the school.

The ideal candidate should:

be an excellent and reflective teacher

motivate, enthuse, engage and inspire our children and colleagues

be able to communicate effectively with parents, children and colleagues

champion SEND children throughout the school and wider community

be a dedicated, caring professional who wants to be part of a happy and successful team

be able to demonstrate flexibility, good teamwork and a commitment to the whole School Vision, School Values and Curriculum Purpose

be in possession of NPQ for SENCOs or be prepared to work towards this award

We will offer you:

A positive and caring ethos and working environment

A school where staff are highly valued and wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance is a priority

Enthusiastic, motivated, well-behaved children and a supportive parent community

A committed, friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team

An induction programme

Excellent support from the Headteacher, SENDCO, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body

High quality and bespoke professional and career development opportunities

Attendance at SEND seminars and briefings as appropriate

Sudbury Primary School is a four-form entry primary school serving a diverse community. The children enjoy a rich, creative curriculum in a harmonious and purposeful atmosphere. Sudbury Primary School formed Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust with Claremont High School Academy in November 2017: http://www.chrysalismat.org.uk

The post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Sudbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office, who will be happy to arrange a mutually convenient time for a visit.

If you would like to apply for the Assistant SENDCO post, then you should complete an application form and submit it to the Headteacher no later than 12:00pm on Friday 1st May 2026. Further information and application forms are available on MyNewTerm. If you would like to discuss the post in greater detail, then please do not hesitate to contact Luke Webber (Senior Deputy Headteacher) by email: jobs@sudburyprimary.co.uk

Deadline for final applications: 12:00pm on Friday 1st May 2026 Interviews: TBC

Sudbury Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We comply fully with the ethos of safer recruitment and undertake all relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance. We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the deadline.