Assistant SENCO: Inclusive SEND Leader (Term-Time)

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 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.