Assistant SENCo

The Bishop of Winchester Academy; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension 23%

CPD bespoke programme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is seeking a Deputy SENCo to lead and support inclusive education for pupils with SEND. The role focuses on coordination and collaboration with staff, parents and external agencies to ensure high standards of SEND provision, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and whole-school inclusion.

Candidates should have a degree in Psychology / SEN / Child Development, English and Maths GCSEs at C or above, and demonstrable SEND experience in a mainstream setting.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Psychology / SEN / Child Development.
• English and Maths GCSE at C grade or higher.
• Commitment to inclusion of all pupils, including those with EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students under the direction of the SENCo.
• Support and liaise with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Coordinate support and provision for students with EHCPs to meet identified needs.
• Support the Learning Support Assistant team with high-quality in-class support.
• Work with teachers to raise awareness of SEND implications.

Skills

SEN knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

SEND experience

Strategic SEND development

Education

Degree in Psychology / SEN / Child Development

Job description

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive and we are looking for a dedicated Deputy SENCo to help lead and support this mission.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, and will have vision, expertise and commitment in the area of SEN. The assistant SENCO will ideally have experience in multi-agency working and have a strong awareness of the relevant SEN legislation that underpins SEN within schools.

37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

Actual - £26,466.48 to £28,662.25 per annum (Full time equivalent £ 30,077.64 to £32,573.02)

The successful candidate will:

Be educated to degree level ideally in Psychology / SEN / Child Development

Hold both English and Maths GCSE at C grade or higher

Show commitment to the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring the needs of identified students, including those with EHCPs, are effectively met.

Support the coordination of SEND provision across the academy, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies

Bring enthusiasm, flexibility and an openness to new approaches

Have experience of teaching / supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting

Have Knowledge of current practice and developments for pupils with SEND

Promote inclusive teaching practices and raise awareness of SEND across the academy

Contribute to the strategic development of SEND provision and student outcomes

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing learning support to students under the direction of the SENCo

Supporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies

Ensuring the needs of identified students is met by coordinating support and provision for students with EHCPs

Support the Learning Support Assistant team with ensuring high-quality in-class support

Working with class teachers and other academy staff to ensure awareness of the implications of SEND

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils "live life to the full."' (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

Generous employer pension contribution at 23% basic salary

Career development with a bespoke CPD programme

Excellent facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links

Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme

Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.