Overview
Assistant SENCo required for September 2026. This post is for 21 hours / 3 days a week (TTO). Based at our Bexhill site. We are looking for an Assistant SENCo to join our new school. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way.
We can offer you the opportunity to make life-changing differences to children, and work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body.
This post is for 21 hours/ 3 days a week TTO
About Us
We are the commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school. As Assistant SENCo you will be based at our Bexhill site and support the work of the SENCo across the school.
We are in an exciting period of development and seek to shape our school to offer an inspirational experience for the children in our care. You will be joining us at the beginning of East Sussex Skills Academy, joining London South East Academies Trust, with opportunities to work with forward-thinking staff and a highly experienced Trust.
We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring, resilient and dedicated people to join our team. Induction training will be provided for new staff and ongoing CPD to keep us at the forefront of educational thinking, with the children at the heart of all we do. We are committed to safeguarding; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Key dates
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview date: The week of 29th June 2026
Start date: 2nd September 2026
Further information, including an informal conversation and application details, are available from our SENCo Nicola Briggs: Nicola.Briggs@eastsussexskills.lseat.org.uk
Alternatively, please contact ESSA Headteacher, Matt Jacobs: Matt.Jacobs@eastsussexskills.lseat.org.uk
Responsibilities
* Support the work of the SENCo across the school and assist in delivering appropriate support to pupils.
* Engage with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way and contribute to a supportive learning environment.
* Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Passion for learning, high motivation, ability to work well in a team, and commitment to engaging with pupils.
* Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of safeguarding obligations.
* Induction training and ongoing CPD opportunities provided.
* Ability to contribute to shaping an inspirational educational offer within the Trust and school context.
About the Trust and Equal Opportunities
East Sussex Skills Academy is located in Bexhill and joined London South East Academies Trust, serving a range of communities across multiple locations. London South East Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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