Deputy Head of Provision

Shorefields; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Tendring is seeking a part-time Deputy Head of Provision. Responsibilities include providing specialist educational support for primary children facing social and emotional challenges. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in learning/behaviour support. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Safeguarding children is paramount. Applications close on 20th February 2026, with interviews scheduled for the end of February.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Eyecare scheme

Cycle To Work scheme

Robust CPD training programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in learning support/behaviour support required.
• Ability to build rapport with children and families.
• Capable of assessing progress and suggesting development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for KS1/2 children with social and emotional needs.
• Help children make progress in their social and emotional development.
• Ensure safety and protection in line with policies.

Skills

Proactive contribution to teamwork

Building respectful relationships

Assessment and progress monitoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in learning support/behaviour support

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-116 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 Points 13-17 (Actual Salary from: £24,916)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 26th & 27th Feb 2026

We are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified individual to become a Deputy Head of Provision for a Primary GROW to work with children with social and emotional wellbeing needs.

The provision will be based in the GROW Centre in the grounds of Monkwick Junior School.

GROW for primary aged children is now a well-established Partnership Provision across 3 quadrants in Essex. More information about GROW can be found at www.growessex.uk.

GROW is a Partnership Provision based on Trauma Perceptive Practice through 6 Core Strengths. It will be aimed at students who are experiencing barriers to their learning under the SEMH umbrella. It will provide each child with a personalised curriculum for their individual needs. This will be monitored and reviewed carefully.

Responsibilities

• To support in providing high quality specialist educational support for KS1/2 children whose needs are related to social and emotional wellbeing;
• To support in enabling children to make demonstrable progress in their social and emotional development and with their learning, building on strengths and resources of the child;
• To develop, nurture and model positive adult and peer relationships in line GROW's values and expectations.
• To ensure that all safeguarding and child protection matters are dealt with in line with policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
• To communicate with parents/carers to ensure partnership working progresses and regular purposeful reviews take place.
• To be able to work flexibly and creatively.
• To contribute to outreach work within the North East Essex Schools to work both with pupils and model practice to staff where appropriate.
• To contribute to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Have NVQ Level 3 in learning support/behaviour support or equivalent qualification or experience;
• Are able to make a proactive contribution to the work of a team supporting children, their families and carers;
• Are able to participate in assessing the progress and performance and recommend appropriate strategies to support development;
• Are able to establish rapport and build respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults.

Why work for The Sigma Trust?

• A competitive salary
• Robust CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Employee benefits including: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Eyecare scheme and Cycle To Work scheme

Additional Information

This post is offered on a 39 week contract (plus 5 non pupil days) during term time only.

For additional information about The Sigma Trust, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk. We welcome applications from both teaching and educational support staff.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please visit the URL provided below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16257/EDV-2026-ST-67694

Closing Dates

Closing date: 9am on Friday 20th February 2026

Interviews Scheduled for: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th February 2026

Safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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