Pupil Support Coordinator

• Churchill Special Free School
• Address: Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 0LB
• Salary: Grade 4, SP 9 – 12, £23,299 - £25,254 per annum
• Hours: 37.83 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
• Reference: 8819

Join our team as a Pupil Support Coordinator at Churchill Special Free School.

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? 

Do you believe in the power of education to change lives? 

Churchill Special School, part of the Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Coordinator to join our vibrant and supportive community. As the school is going through a period of increasing its pupil numbers an opportunity has arisen to work in the pastoral team. We are looking for someone who is solutions-driven, proactive and is passionate about SEND pupils. You will be part of the pastoral team supporting students to self-regulate their behaviour and be ready for learning. This job involves working closely with the pupils, staff and parents. 

Why Churchill Special School? 

At Churchill, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential and life beyond their time at school. Our school serves pupils with a range of special educational needs, and we are committed to providing a tailored and enriching educational experience. We are a special school with a unique environment which caters for 84 pupils aged between 8 and 18. 

We had our ungraded Ofsted Inspection in October 2024, and we are very proud to have been judged to have taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, which was in 2019 where the school was graded outstanding. Pupils love our school. ‘Pupils love their school as this is a place where they can be themselves. Pupils build important social skills and make friends. Adults support pupils to celebrate their neurodiversity and recognise the shared similarities they have with others, regardless of background. One pupil echoed many others by saying ‘this is a school that any pupil in the world would want to go to’ (Ofsted 2024).

Please visit Ofsted’s website to read our report. 

We are looking for: 

• A passionate pupil support coordinator who is keen to develop further and will take on board the advice of our behaviour lead 
• Experience or a keen interest in working with pupils with special educational needs 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• A commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional development. 

We can offer you:

• access to training and development opportunities through our Teaching School Hub and Unity Institute
• excellent career development opportunities 
• access to our comprehensive staff benefits package including discounted retail, holidays, tech, gym and leisure facilities and much more
• support through our extensive trust-wide wellbeing offer. 

Join us and make a difference. If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information  

Please read the Job Description (pdf)and the USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf). 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school by either emailing [email protected] or by calling 01440 760338.

How to apply 

Please complete your application by visiting the Unity Schools Partnership recruitment website. 

Closing date: 9am, 18 May 2026 

Interview date: 22 May 2026 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.