Hours of work: 21 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Sunday 21 June 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
East Sussex Skills Academy
Down Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS
Phone: 01424 6134585
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.eastsussexskillsacademy.greenhousecms.co.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Assistant SENCo required for September 2026
We are looking for an Assistant SENCo to join our new school. You should have a passion for learning, be highly motivated, work well as part of a team and be committed to engaging with pupils in a positive, calm and caring way.
We can offer you the opportunity to make life-changing differences to children, and work with a supportive, caring, dedicated staff and governing body.
This post is for 21 hours/ 3 days a week TTO
About Us...
We are the commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school. As Assistant SENCo you will be based at our Bexhill site and support the work of the SENCo across the school.
We are in an exciting period of development as we are seeking to shape our school in order to have an inspirational offer in place for the children in our care. You will be joining us at the beginning of East Sussex Skills Academy, joining London South East Academies Trust: you will have the opportunity to work with forward-thinking staff and join a highly experienced Trust.
We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, caring, resilient and dedicated people to join our team.
We will offer induction training for new staff and provide ongoing CPD for our team in order to ensure we are at the forefront of educational thinking, with the children at the heart of all we do.
We are committed to safeguarding; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview date: The week of 29th June 2026
Start date: 2nd September 2026
Further information, including an informal conversation and application details, are available from our SenCo Nicola Briggs: [email protected]
Alternatively, please contact ESSA Headteacher, Matt Jacobs: [email protected]
Job Description
Application Form
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
