SENDCo Job Franschhoek South Africa,Education / Teaching

Location: Franschhoek

There is no better time to start a career within Teaching than now!

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!

Bridge House School is a specialist SEMH provision for pupils with significant and complex needs. We are seeking a committed, resilient, and experienced SENDCo to lead our SEND strategy and coordinate provision for medical needs and children in care due to school expansion. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need it most.

This role would ideally suit a candidate with experience of supporting SEND in Key Stages 3 and 4

Your Role:

As our SENDCo, you will:

Supporting our current SENDCO

Be the strategic lead for SEND across the school, ensuring high-quality, personalised provision for all pupils with EHCPs

Oversee and coordinate the identification, planning, delivery and review of SEND support and interventions

Act as the Designated Teacher for Children in Care, ensuring high aspirations, emotional support and excellent outcomes for looked-after pupils

Lead the school’s provision for medical needs, including Individual Healthcare Plans and liaison with health professionals

Work closely with families, staff and multi-agency teams to secure wraparound support

Provide CPD and coaching to staff to develop inclusive, trauma-informed practice

What We’re Looking For:

A qualified teacher with the National Award for SEND Coordination (NASENCO) (or already working towards it)

Significant experience working with children with SEND, preferably in a specialist or alternative setting

A deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, and inclusive pedagogy
Knowledge of SEMH needs, trauma-informed approaches, and barriers faced by care-experienced children

Experience supporting pupils with medical needs and developing Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs)

A strong communicator who is empathetic, organised, solution-focused, and passionate about inclusion

Why Bridge House?

At Bridge House, we are more than a school — we are a nurturing community that champions every young person’s right to feel safe, valued, and understood. We provide a trauma-informed, relationship-based education that supports pupils to rebuild trust, re-engage with learning, and achieve their potential.

You’ll be part of a passionate, skilled team that works collaboratively to meet the complex needs of our pupils. As SENDCo, you’ll play a vital role in shaping inclusive practice across the school — and be supported in your own professional growth every step of the way.

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.


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