Assistant SENDCo

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks a dedicated Assistant SENDCo to enhance the support for students with special educational needs. This full-time role involves collaboration with experienced educators and a focus on improving educational outcomes through inclusive teaching strategies and effective support networks. Embrace this opportunity to impact students' lives positively and develop as a professional in a supportive environment.

Benefits

A competitive salary with pay progression

Pension scheme and additional benefits

Flexible family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Weekly CPD and workload support

Qualifications

• Qualified SENDCos or strong willingness to obtain the SENDCo Award.
• Passionate about supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to foster collaboration among staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership of the SEND provision.
• Work with students with additional needs for high-quality support.
• Collaborate with staff for inclusive practices.

Skills

Commitment

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Inclusive teaching strategies

Education

Qualified SENDCo

National SENDCo Award (Masters level)

Job description

Job Description

Salary: L1 - L5 (£49,781 - £54,939 per annum)

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025 or later (to be discussed during interview)

About The Role

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo to support the leadership and development of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to work alongside our Lead SENDCo, who is based at Outwood Academy Brumby but has strategic oversight of SEND practice across our community of 4 schools.

Your role will be to work closely with the Lead SENDCo to ensure students with additional needs receive high-quality support, interventions, and inclusive teaching strategies to help them succeed. You will also collaborate with the Vice Principal and support staff to develop inclusive practices, provide guidance on interventions, funding applications, and statutory compliance. By fostering collaboration, you will create an integrated support network to enhance educational outcomes for students with additional needs.

Applicants should be qualified SENDCos or demonstrate a passion and willingness to undertake the National SENDCo Award Masters level qualification.

Please click here to view the Recruitment Booklet.

The Team at Outwood Academy Brumby

You will work with an experienced Senior Leadership Team of 5 to lead a talented team of teaching and support staff committed to raising standards and transforming students’ life chances. The leadership team promotes a strong sense of belonging, inclusion, and the power of education, inspiring staff and students to aim high.

The Trust

The Trust aims to ensure all children, regardless of their starting point, receive excellent education. It is one of the largest MATs in the country, supporting a community of 4 secondary schools in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Leaders share best practices to ensure continuous improvement for students in the community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the future of SEND practice across the school, aligned with the Trust’s values of Students First, Raising Standards, and Transforming Lives.

For a confidential discussion, contact Marion Chambers, HR Assistant, via email: [e-mail].

Visits to the school are encouraged.

About Us

What we offer:

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A pension scheme and additional benefits
• Flexible, family-friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Weekly CPD and workload support (for teaching roles)

Further employee benefits details are available here. To learn more about working for Outwood and a message from our CEO, click here.

Note: We reserve the right to close applications early, at 12 noon on the closing date or when a decision is made to close early.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments follow safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks, references, and suitability assessments.