Assistant SENDCo

SCHOOL VACANCY

Danesgate is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs. We are seeking to recruit a Assistant Senco, who holds the SENCO qualification. You will enjoy working with pupils who have a range of SEND, including learning difficulties, SEMH needs and Autism. You will be a person who finds fulfilment removing barriers for pupils to ‘Strive, Thrive and Achieve’. You will have excellent practice forming relationships with young people that allow them to accept support and to risk failure. You will have had experience working with teachers, TAs and meeting parents.

Please see the job description for more detail and also visit our website www.danesgatecommunity.org.uk

Please ring Melanie Shepherd on 01904 555555 for a further chat if you would find this useful.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

An application form and further details are available to download from the school website www.danesgatecommunity.org.uk

Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: Danesgate Community, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB or email melanie.shepherd@york.gov.uk

Applications are accepted via post or email.

Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Thursday 22 October 2026

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