Job Description

TCES National Online School

Merton
45,198 - 49,979 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

Dependent on Qualification and Experience

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

2 July 2025

Job overview

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Deputy Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Deputy SENCo )

Teach. Champion. Empower. Safeguard.

Starting Salary

: 45,198- 49,979 Dependent on Experience

Location

: TCES National Online School (Wimbledon with remote working)

Contract:

Permanent, Term time only


Are you a passionate and experienced educator committed to transforming the lives of neurodiverse pupils? TCES National Online School is seeking a

Deputy SENCo

to help lead our specialist SEND provision across a dynamic virtual learning environment. Working closely with the SENCo, Clinical and Inclusion teams, and wider school leadership, you will support pupils with ASC, SEMH and complex needs--ensuring they are fully included, empowered, and able to achieve their full potential.


This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that puts the needs of every child at the centre of all we do. You will play a key role in coordinating EHCP reviews, shaping personalised interventions, supporting staff development, and contributing to strategic planning--all within a flexible online setting. If you are innovative, reflective, and ready to lead in a pioneering online school where relationships, wellbeing, and inclusive practice are paramount, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

A

champion of SEN

and

advocate for young people

, with similar

values

to ours: Expect the very best from each other; Develop a strong work ethic; Respect and appreciate all difference; Include everyone and exclude no one; Listen to and involve everyone; Never give up on each other! Resilient and robust, role modelling

outstanding professionalism

. Substantial

demonstrable experience

in meeting the needs of individuals and providing bespoke interventions. Proven experience of

educational administration

linked to Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).

Competent digital skills

, including a good understanding of IT systems and the ability to use them effectively as a member of an online school. Proven skills as a

collaborative

and

supportive

member of a senior team, actively engaging in

solutions focused decision making

and interpretation of the SEN Code of Practice. Proven skills in

coaching

&

mentoring

.

Organised with attention to detail.

Proactive

and

innovative

, collaborating with team members in other disciplines, whilst also with the ability to work flexibly and independently.

In return we offer:

An opportunity to make a real difference and join a leading provider of specialist education, directly

contributing towards positive outcomes for neurodiverse pupils.

Excellent CPD opportunities with all staff provided an individual Learning & Development Plan to support career development, including education qualifications at all levels (QTS / QTLS / NPQs / National Professional Qualification (NPQ) SENCos qualification) and options to take progressive

Ofqual registered Level 3 - 5 qualifications in Therapeutic Education

. Comprehensive induction process, including all pupil-facing staff supported in receiving the Level 3 Award in Therapeutic Education and Group Process. Regular half termly staff wellbeing days. A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs and an exclusive rewards platform.

The Company

TCES is an independent social enterprise, providing specialist therapeutic education based in London supporting exceptional neurodiverse children and young people aged 7 to 19 who have special educational needs and disabilities typically associated with autism, social emotional and mental health needs and associated disorders. Most of them will have experienced multiple placement breakdowns and significant trauma, often resulting in behaviour that challenges. On average pupils will have been excluded from other provisions up to three times before reaching us and had significant periods out of education.


TCES pupils learn at one of our two schools, at our Create Learning Primary, through our Create in the Community service or within our National Online School; our Create services support our most complex and vulnerable pupils, with highly differentiated and personalised holistic therapeutic education programmes developed for each pupil focusing on development milestones. When they are ready, we aim for pupils to step down from Create into one of our main school, our Sixth Form, or into mainstream provisions.

Closing Date : 02 July 2025

To apply

Please complete the online application form or contact recruitment@tces.org.uk for more information.
TCES is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

About

TCES National Online School

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TCES National Online School

3rd Floor, Beacon House, 26-28 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London
SW19 4EE
United Kingdom

+44 208 543 7878

TCES National Online School

(NOS), the first - and only -

Department for Education accredited online special school

, is a growing service provider across the UK, engaging with young learners virtually. These young people have lengthy gaps from formal education for a variety of reasons, with the majority displaying Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA).



This is a very exciting time in the development of the online school, recently nominated for several industry leading awards, including TES and NASEN Specialist Provision of the Year.



On joining us, pupils will have already - on average - experienced three permanent exclusions, been out of full-time education for up to 18 months and are recognised to be substantially at risk of being unemployed, developing severe mental health problems and involvement with the criminal justice system later in life. That is where the TCES National Online School comes in to support engagement with life-long learning, and development of independence and social skills so that our pupils become successful adults.

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