Assistant SENCo

Create Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education are working with a high-performing school in Watford to recruit an experienced and ambitious Assistant SENDCo to join their SEND leadership team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your SEND career, leading with the SENDCo to coordinate provision and improve outcomes.

You will deputise for the SENDCo, manage EHCPs and annual reviews, support exam access arrangements, line manage LSAs/HLTA, and ensure inclusion across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and statutory requirements.
• Experience with JCQ Exam Access Arrangements and assessment/testing.
• Experience line managing staff or leading a SEND team.
• Excellent organisation, administration and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with teachers, parents, students and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo in leading and developing SEND provision across the school.
• Deputise for the SENDCo when required.
• Coordinate provision for students with SEND, working closely with staff, parents and external professionals.
• Manage EHCP Annual Reviews, provision maps, student plans and statutory documentation.
• Support Exam Access Arrangements, including assessment and JCQ compliance.
• Line manage and support LSAs and HLTA, including appraisals and CPD.
• Support staff with strategies to improve SEND outcomes.
• Liaise with external agencies and contribute to referrals and responses.
• Promote inclusion and ensure SEND students access to the curriculum.
• Support transitions for students joining or leaving the school.
• Deliver Functional Skills in Maths and English to Years 10 and 11.

Skills

SENDCo experience

Leadership

Line management

Coordination

Communication

Education

Level 5 Assistant SENCO

Degree (Desirable)

Job description

Assistant SENDCo – PermanentLocation: Watford

Salary: Dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, 39 weeks per year

Create Education are working with a high-performing school in Watford to recruit an experienced and ambitious Assistant SENDCo to join their SEND leadership team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a SEND professional looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with the SENDCo to lead, develop and coordinate high-quality SEND provision across the school.

The Role

• Support the SENDCo in leading and developing SEND provision across the school.
• Deputise for the SENDCo when required.
• Coordinate provision for students with SEND, working closely with staff, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Manage EHCP Annual Reviews, provision maps, student plans and statutory documentation.
• Support Exam Access Arrangements, including assessment, evidence gathering and JCQ compliance.
• Line manage and support a team of LSAs and an HLTA, including appraisals, CPD and performance management.
• Support staff with strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for students with SEND.
• Liaise with external agencies and contribute to referrals and consultation responses.
• Promote inclusion and ensure students with SEND receive appropriate support and access to the curriculum.
• Support transition for students joining or leaving the school.
• Deliver Functional Skills in Maths and English to students in Years 10 and 11.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong experience supporting students with SEND within an educational setting.
• A good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of JCQ Exam Access Arrangements and experience with assessment/testing.
• Experience of line management, staff development or leading a SEND team.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with teachers, parents, students and external professionals.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people.
• Experience working across the four broad areas of SEND need.

Desirable: HLTA status, a degree, CPT3A/access arrangements qualification or a Level 5 Assistant SENCO qualification.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to develop their leadership career, take on greater responsibility and play a key role in shaping SEND provision across a high-performing Watford school.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications