SENDco

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional SENDCo to join our Colchester Campus on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking, highly motivated and inspirational practitioner who is passionate about ensuring every student can thrive, achieve their potential, and access an outstanding educational experience. As SENDCo, you will provide strategic leadership for SEND provision across the campus, ensuring the highest standards of support, intervention and inclusion in line with OneSchool Global's Student Support Policy.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience supporting students with a broad range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social communication differences, physical disabilities, dyslexia, and other specific learning difficulties. You will be confident in developing bespoke support strategies and personalised learning pathways for students working significantly below age-related expectations, helping them to achieve meaningful progress and success.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will preferably:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and possess the NASENCO or NPQSENCO qualification, with a minimum of three years' teaching experience.

• Have substantial experience working with students with autism, ADHD, social communication needs, physical disabilities, dyslexia, and a wide range of learning difficulties.

• Demonstrate experience supporting students across multiple Key Stages, including those requiring highly personalised or significantly adapted curricula.

• Have a proven track record of leading, developing and line-managing teaching assistants, promoting high standards of practice and professional development.

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who models inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.

• Have experience observing lessons and providing constructive coaching and guidance to colleagues to strengthen classroom practice and SEND provision.

• Be skilled in planning, implementing and evaluating targeted interventions that improve student outcomes.

• Possess strong knowledge of Access Arrangements, including assessment processes, evidence gathering and collaboration with external agencies and professionals.

• Be able to lead strategically, shaping and driving an ambitious vision for SEND provision across the campus.

• Demonstrate a commitment to raising achievement for students with SEND through high expectations, effective systems and a student-centred approach.

Why Join OneSchool Global?

At OneSchool Global, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact, lead meaningful change, and help shape an inclusive learning environment where every student is empowered to succeed.

Why you’ll love working with us
At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme membership.

• Enthusiastic, motivated students who want to learn with minimal behavioural challenges.

• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.

• Ongoing professional learning opportunities through our Global Teacher Academy.

• Strong career advancement opportunities.

• Great work-life balance and a focus on well-being. No after-school or weekend sports and limited out-of-hours school activities.

• Signature pedagogy – self-directed learning framework.

• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.

• Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.

About OSG
OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and truly experience the joy of teaching? If so, click apply today!

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Our safeguarding statement

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including the appropriate criminal records and barred list checks, online searches, references, and verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and employment history, in line with relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation and applicants are required to disclose any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the applicable filtering rules. Any criminal record information disclosed will be considered fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation.

OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.