Post: SENDCo
Location: ACE Exeter, 1a Pinbrook Industrial Estate, Chancel Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8JU
FTE Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN MIN - £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787
Actual Annual Salary: £16,458 - £25,523 + £1,393
Contract Type: Permanent, part time,
Contract Hours: 19.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role
To see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ACE Schools Applicant Pack
Job Description
As a teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is fully committed to raising attainment and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards. You will be focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our pupils in terms of externally accredited qualifications and in personal development.
As SENCo you will provide early intervention to enhance curriculum attainment and social inclusion. The role will predominantly be non-teaching, with some involvement in interventions and classroom-based support to promote inclusive practice through modelling of effective strategies and provision.
A key aspect of the role will be to prepare paperwork, arrange assessments, referrals, reviews and consultations with staff and other professionals, linking directly with students and families in a child-centred, collaborative model of working, including contributing towards statutory processes as appropriate.
You will be joining a team of SENCos who work with our Assistant Head responsible for SEND to provide support across our ten sites. You will predominantly be working at our Exeter and WRAP Plymouth sites.
Responsibilities
To be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner who is able to model and lead by example, offering advice and support to other staff.
Use a trauma informed approach to positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem
Maintain/establish good order and discipline among the students and safeguard their health and safety
Recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including challenging stereotyped views and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.
Contribute to the work of the department teaching teams.
Be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct
Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff
Keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy
Provide advice to bases to facilitate staff addressing the particular language, communication, cognitive, social and developmental needs of individuals or groups of children
Co-deliver above interventions with individuals and groups to improve learning outcomes, participation, inclusion and enhance ACE provision
To assess / monitor and evaluate identified children’s baseline and progress
To provide oral and written assessments and reports regarding pupils progress as necessary.
To disseminate inclusive practice through training, advice and modelling appropriate teaching strategies (individual and group)
To promote effective transitions for targeted pupils.
To provide relevant resources and strategies to support parents as appropriate.
Principle Accountabilities
Children & Families:
To assess, monitor and regularly review children’s individual educational needs in consultation with parents / carers and other professionals
To work closely with the base team to devise and develop learning programmes for pupils in consultation with professionals and parents
To provide records and reports describing pupils needs and progress
To liaise with parents through reports, formal and informal contact
To provide training opportunities for parents as appropriate
Other Agencies:
To encourage a co-ordinated approach with other agencies to support individual pupils and families and to safeguard children and young people
Attend multi-agency meetings and provide written reports as appropriate
Within school:
To support the base when implementing statutory assessment advice
To provide ongoing advice and support for school staff specific to the needs of the pupils on the base
To develop and deliver inset training on a range of SEND issues
To work with staff in the classroom to develop effective strategies and interventions in relation to individual pupils
To demonstrate the effectiveness of specific interventions using appropriate data
To work closely with colleagues to support the SEND team and Statutory Assessment process across the bases
To participate in the administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above
To ensure that all activities conform to corporate policies and procedures
Other Duties & Responsibilities
A JOB DESCRIPTION CAN NEVER BE FULLY DESCRIPTIVE AND EXHAUSTIVE OF UNFORESEEN CHANGES OR CIRCUMSTANCES. IT IS EXPECTED THAT STAFF WILL, WITHIN REASON, RESPOND TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND EMERGENCIES AS THEY ARISE, COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND THE SITUATION.
About the School
Welcome to ACE schools. At ACE we are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision.
Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals.
Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit those who can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 6th July 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 16th July 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
