Assistant SENDCO
Wingfield Academy
Rotherham
- New
- Salary:
- £31,734 - £34,251 per annum (FTE £35,412 - £38,220)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2026
Job overview
If you are an experienced SEND Teacher looking to take the next step into a leadership role and make a tangible impact within one of South Yorkshire’s highest-performing schools, then this is an exciting opportunity for you.
Wingfield Academy is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Assistant SENDCO to support the leadership and development of our Special Education Needs, SEMH and Alternative Provision.
The role
Working closely with the Academy's Director of Inclusion, you will help to develop and maintain high-quality SEND provision, which will set a benchmark for other schools across the Trust. You will help to lead and manage the Learning Support department, ensuring a collaborative approach to raising levels of attainment and progress for SEND students. The role will involve using data to inform planning, track progress and continuously improve support strategies, all while fostering positive relationships with families, staff and students.
At Wingfield Academy, you will join an ambitious and supportive team committed to continuous improvement and achieving the best possible outcomes for all students. This role offers not only the chance to make a meaningful difference to our students, but also to develop the skills and experience needed for future leadership within SEND.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience in teaching or tutoring SEND students, alongside a proven ability to apply ICT to enhance learning for students with SEND. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage staff and implement effective behaviour management strategies tailored to SEND learners.
If you are passionate about creating positive change for SEND students and have the skills and drive to help lead this vital area, we would love to hear from you.
About Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Academy has become an oversubscribed and high performing secondary school, placing it as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress.
As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we believe every role makes a difference in shaping young people’s futures. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff.
Please explore our Employer of Choice page to learn more: https://nclt.ac.uk/employer-of-choice/
Our benefits include:
· Local Government Pension Scheme
· Flexible working and special leave policies
· Lieu days and annual wellbeing day
· Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
· Strong track record of internal promotion
· Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services
· Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme
· Modern, well-equipped working environments
· Free on-site parking (at most locations)
To apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 11th May 2026.
NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
About Wingfield Academy
Come and work in a school where students and staff matter. Our care, candour and collaborative practices ensure year on year success!
Wingfield Academy offers a ‘child centred, progress focused’ academy ethos which allows our young people to grow and thrive. We have a cohort of students with high standards of behaviour and a willingness to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.
Wingfield academy has become a oversubscribed and high performing secondary school, placing it as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DfE’s behaviour hub programme. We believe our close-knit community provides the optimum conditions for academic success and outstanding pastoral care because we know every child. Our dedicated and ambitious staff go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility.
Wingfield Academy sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core of our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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