Associate SENDCO

Associate SENDCO

Grade 6 – FTE £28,792 - £31,022 per annum, actual £24,750 - £26,667

37 hours per week, term-time only

Full-time, permanent

Required as soon as possible

St Mark’s Church of England School is seeking to appoint a committed and experienced Associate SENCO to support the leadership and development of SEND provision within our Secondary Phase.

Working closely with the Head of SEND, the Associate SENCO will help deliver the school’s strategic vision for SEND, ensuring that students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive high-quality, impactful and compliant support. This role focuses on SEND leadership, case management, statutory processes and provision planning, ensuring students are well supported academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their very best and who aligns with our Christian values of Love, Service and Belonging.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school community where pupils are known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the statutory review process for students with EHCPs, ensuring compliance and high-quality documentation

• Evaluate student progress against EHCP outcomes and set clear, measurable targets

• Oversee the development, review and quality assurance of SEN Pupil Support Plans

• Monitor the impact of interventions and adapt provision to meet student needs

• Act as a key point of contact for parents/carers, building strong, collaborative relationships

• Work closely with external agencies and coordinate multi-agency support for students

• Contribute to referrals, funding bids and implementation of external recommendations

• Support the evaluation and continuous improvement of SEND provision across the school

• Line manage Teaching Assistants, including performance management, deployment and development

• Promote high-quality inclusive teaching by supporting and advising classroom staff

• Provide coaching and guidance to staff on SEND strategies and interventions

• Contribute to SEND strategy, self-evaluation and whole-school development priorities

• Work collaboratively with SEND leadership to ensure statutory duties and deadlines are met

• Support exam access arrangements through evidence gathering and coordination

Further information on the responsibilities for this role can be found in the Application Information Pack.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience of working with students with SEND in a secondary setting.

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.

• Experience of working with parents and external agencies.

• Excellent written skills, particularly for formal documentation, e.g. Pupil Support Plans and parental communication

• Proficiency with the use of computer technology, including Excel.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and compliance.

• Effective communication skills with students, parents and staff.

Desirable:

• Experience of writing and reviewing EHCP documentation and support plans.

• Experience of quality assurance or provision review.

• Experience of leading or supervising staff.

Why Join us?

• A strong Christian ethos where love, service, and belonging are lived daily

• A supportive senior leadership team that values pastoral work

• A school community where pupils are known, valued, and listened to

• Opportunities to shape and strengthen whole-school pastoral practice

• A role that balances strategic leadership with meaningful pupil contact

What We Offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Secure on-site car parking

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential 24/7 counselling support

• Access to a Benefits Hub, offering a range of discounts and offers

• Occupational Health support

• On-site hot and cold food options

• Access to online training and personal development courses

• The opportunity to work in a brand-new, high-specification school environment

• Career development opportunities within a supportive organisation

Additional Information

• Term-time only

• Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to support sponsorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful contribution within a caring and ambitious school community.

How to Apply

Applications can be made through TES or directly via the school website: https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/community/vacancies-at-st-marks/

Closing Date: 11:55pm on Sunday 12th April 2026

Please return completed applications to: recruitment@st-marks-southampton.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement

St Mark’s Church of England 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 appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Southampton City Council is an equal opportunities employer.