Assistant SENDCo

Bridgnorth Endowed School; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgnorth Endowed School and Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo (QTS) to support SEND provision across both schools. The post is a split basis of 2.5 days at each site, with a potential to work 2.5 days at Bridgnorth Endowed School for a full-time across two communities.

The role focuses on maintaining SEND records, coordinating EHCPs and annual reviews, and delivering targeted interventions to remove barriers to learning for pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCO(s) in the day-to-day operation of the SEND provision, including maintaining accurate records and the SEND register
• Assisting in the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with SEND, including liaising with teachers, parents/carers and external agencies
• Help coordinate Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and associated documentation
• Support/design the planning and delivery of high-quality interventions to meet the needs of individual pupils
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure reasonable adjustments and effective provision are in place across the curriculum
• Contribute to a culture of high aspiration, inclusion and safeguarding for all pupils with additional needs
• Where working across both sites, help share best practice and consistency of SEND provision between the two schools

Job description

Bridgnorth Endowed School and Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo (QTS) to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across the schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about removing barriers to learning and ensuring the very best outcomes for all pupils.

The post is offered on a split basis of 2.5 days at each school per week. For the right candidate, there is also the option to work part-time, at Bridgnorth Endowed School for 2.5 days. Both schools are members of The 3-18 Education Trust. This full-time option offers a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively across two supportive school communities and to develop expertise across a wider range of settings and provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCO(s) in the day-to-day operation of the SEND provision, including maintaining accurate records and the SEND register
• Assisting in the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with SEND, including liaising with teachers, parents/carers and external agencies
• Help coordinate Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and associated documentation
• Support/design the planning and delivery of high-quality interventions to meet the needs of individual pupils
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure reasonable adjustments and effective provision are in place across the curriculum
• Contribute to a culture of high aspiration, inclusion and safeguarding for all pupils with additional needs
• Where working across both sites, help share best practice and consistency of SEND provision between the two schools