Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: 10am Friday 20 February 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Uplands Academy
Lower High Street
Wadhurst
East Sussex
TN5 6AZ
Phone:
Email:
Website: www.uplands-
Please note, we do not accept CVs
Assistant SENDCo
Start date: April 2026/as soon as possible
Grade/Salary: Single Status Grade 9, Points £33,055 - £35,282 full time equivalent). Starting point 23, actual salary: £29,033
Contract: Permanent, full time, term time only
Hours: 37 hours per week plus 30 min. unpaid break per day
As our Assistant SENDCo, you will play a vital role in shaping an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work closely with our SENDCo, teaching staff, external agencies and families to ensure students with additional needs receive the support, guidance and opportunities they deserve. The role offers excellent professional development, hands-on experience in strategic SEND leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives every day. If you're passionate about inclusion, eager to develop your SEND expertise, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you – apply now and help us make a difference to our students
Benefits of working at Uplands Academy:
• Discounted use of gym and exercise classes at the local Sports Centre
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card – a UK discount service on thousands of retailers
• Paid sick leave after 1 year
• Access to Care First – a free and confidential counselling and information service
• Free optician's eyesight tests for DSE users
Uplands Academy a mixed 11-16 non-selective converter academy with approximately 835 students. Uplands is situated in Wadhurst, a small, rural town in East Sussex with traditional, independent shops in a warm and friendly local community. Wadhurst is close to Royal Tunbridge Wells which is approximately seven miles north with its bustling shopping centre, iconic landmarks and thriving social scene and fascinating architecture. Alot of our staff commute to us from a variety of places such as the south coast including Hastings and Eastbourne together with other locations across Kent and Sussex.
Uplands Academy, alongside Beacon Academy and Hailsham Academy, is proud to be part of MARK Education Trust. The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the Trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful and knowledgeable. The Trust was established in September 2022 with the integration of Uplands Academy (formerly Uplands Community College) into the partnership with Beacon Academy. In September 2025, the Trust were delighted to welcome Hailsham Academy (formerly Hailsham Community College Academy Trust). Together, we are committed to building strong, cohesive teams dedicated to driving continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our students thrive and our staff are empowered to deliver and develop with excellence.
At Uplands Academy, we are ambitious for excellence in all we do. Our vision is to provide the best possible education for all our students and to be an exceptional educational establishment for our community and nationally.
For further details, please contact the Human Resources department on or email - Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.
All schools within MARK Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring service checks along with other relevant employee checks.
NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.