Assistant SENDCo

TMET Board of Trustees; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Mead Academy is seeking an Assistant SENDCo to support students with additional needs. Join a new school with a commitment to high academic achievement and staff wellbeing, offering structured professional development.

Benefits

Structured professional development opportunities

Employee support via VIVUP

Supportive, friendly, and sociable team environment

Responsibilities

• Enhance support for students with additional needs alongside the SENDCO.

Job description

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the staff team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.

Position: Assistant SENDCo

Grade: 7

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 38.6 weeks per year

About Us

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Our mission is to Make A Positive Difference in the lives of our students. Brook Mead Academy, our newest school, follows the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. It builds upon the outstanding provision at Rushey Mead Academy, which consistently exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, ranking in the top 5% of schools nationally.

Our Vision

We believe education can transform lives. At Brook Mead, we are Building Better Futures Together! We aim for high academic achievement and personal development for every pupil, ensuring they leave with valuable knowledge and skills for lifelong use.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant SENDCo to join our team, working alongside our SENDCO, Monal Pancholi, to enhance support for students with additional needs.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a new school moving into a state-of-the-art building in 2025.
• Our school was judged outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority, with efforts to manage workload.
• Collaborate with colleagues across TMET schools, including Castle Mead, Rushey Mead, Kibworth Mead, and Orchard Mead.
• Employee support via VIVUP.
• Supportive, friendly, and sociable team environment.
• Structured professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Application Details

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 9am

Start Date: August 2025

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding

Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves contact with vulnerable groups and is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, with all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind-overs to be declared regardless of when they occurred.