Assistant SENDCo

Cullompton; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated community school in Cullompton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo to support students with Special Educational Needs. This role involves working closely with the SENDCO to foster an inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive. Ideal candidates will be proactive, have excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a positive impact. The school values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of young people. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to truly make a difference.

Benefits

Support for continuing professional development

Inclusive and welcoming work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with Special Educational Needs.
• Confidence in fulfilling all spoken aspects of the role in English.

Responsibilities

• Work with the SENDCO to support students with diverse needs.
• Help shape positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Job description

* Assistant SENDCoFast Apply# Assistant SENDCoEmployerLocation: Cullompton, DevonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade EPosted: 4th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1522782Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1522782* Share :We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Assistant SENDCO to work with our students. Working under the guidance of the SENDCO responsible for Special Educational Needs and Inclusion to support all activities and to help pupils with Special Educational Needs. Applicants should be enthusiastic, show initiative and have excellent communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape positive outcomes and make a real impact in our school.We are offering the opportunity to:Be part of an excellent school at the heart of its community;Make a real difference to the learning and achievement of young people;Benefit from a wonderful, inclusive environment in which to express your passion and makeyour mark;Work with a committed Governing Body.We aim to attract the best educators to Cullompton Community College and are committed to supporting the continuing development of their skills and learning.Cullompton Community College is a caring, welcoming and high achieving community school of approximately 744 students aged 11-16. We aim to build up the self-belief and confidence of all students in order to fulfil their potential. No pupil is left behind at Cullompton Community College - we are a truly comprehensive school which reflects the community it serves.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post as is the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Please refer to our website for our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. We also reserve the right to interview prospective candidates at any point and to close the advert early.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.### Cullompton Community College