Assistant SENDCo

SAET; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Occupational Pension

Health & wellbeing support (conf.)

24/7 confidential helpline

Incremental pay progression

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Baxter College in Kidderminster seeks an Assistant SENDCo to support learners with additional needs. You will work closely with the SENDCo and Assistant Head for Vulnerable Learners to implement targeted interventions via our Hubs, ensuring barriers to learning are removed and inclusive practice is central.

The role offers a fully funded Level 4 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship focused on SEND, with opportunities to liaise with families, staff and external agencies and to contribute to an

Qualifications

• Data literacy and empathy underpin inclusive practice.
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate interventions and hubs.
• Ability to liaise with families, teaching staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate targeted interventions via our Hubs to support learners.
• Assist SENDCo and Head of Vulnerable Learners to remove barriers to learning.
• Liaise with families, teachers and external partners to deliver tailored provisions.

Skills

Data literacy

Organisational skills

Empathy

Interventions coordination

Liaison with families

Education

Level 4 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

## Assistant SENDCo### We are searching for the best education professionals* Job openings* Assistant SENDCoFast Apply# Assistant SENDCoEmployer: Baxter CollegeLocation: Kidderminster, WorcestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: NJC Scale 4, Point 18-22 (£32,578 - £34,811 FTE)Posted: 3rd November 2026Expires: 17th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582377* Share :* Print**Assistant SENCo****35 hours per week - Term time plus TEDs****TA Scale 4, Point 18-22 (£32,578 - £34,811 FTE)****Available As soon as possible**We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, passionate, and proactive Assistant SENDCo to join our team. Working closely with the SENDCo and the Assistant Head for Vulnerable Learners, the successful candidate will play a fundamental role in ensuring a coherent approach to our inclusive culture, coordinating targeted interventions via our Hubs, and removing barriers to learning for our young people.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual committed to supporting students with additional needs and challenges to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for inclusivity, possessing strong organisational skills, data-literacy, and empathy to deliver tailored provisions, manage interventions, and liaise effectively with families, teaching staff, and external support agencies.As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Level 4 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with a dedicated focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.* Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.* Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.* EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.* Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.* Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.* Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.Joining our school community will suit those with:* A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community* Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with families and external agencies.* Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue* Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital* Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessmentFor further details of the post, please refer to the job information pack.Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.Other benefits include:* Generous Occupational Pension* Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support* Free confidential employee helpline 24/7* Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy* Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be subject to reference checks.Application Procedure:Please submit application forms via Eteach.Closing date for applications: 8am 17th November 2026 with interviews being held shortly thereafter### AttachmentsAssistant SENDCo BAX-Information for Applicants (2)Assistant SENCo - External Advert (2)### Safeguarding Statement:Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.