Assistant SENCo (East Sussex Academy)

Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Midday Friday 01 May 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

East Sussex Academy Hastings
Tile Barn Road
St. Leonard's on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9QU

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self declaration form as part of the pre employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Assistant SENCo required for September 2026 We are looking for an Assistant SENCo to join our brand 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 32.5 hours a week. About Us

We are the newly commissioned Alternative Provision in East Sussex for pupils who have been permanently excluded from school or are at high risk of permanent exclusion. Our school will be based across three sites: one Primary (Eastbourne) and two Secondary (Newhaven & Hastings). As Assistant SENCo you will support the work of the SENCo across the school.

We are in an exciting period of development as we seek 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 very beginning of East Sussex Academy: 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 all at the forefront of educational thinking, with the children at the heart of all we do. We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 (mid day) Interview date: The week of the 4th May 2026 Start date: 1st September 2026

Further information, including an informal conversation and application details, are available from the Office Manager, Harriet Holmes:

Alternatively, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh:

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