Assistant SENDCo - Secondary

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house CPD

State-of-the-art building

Ample parking

Evening gym access

Supportive community

Job summary

The Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England through school is seeking an Assistant SENDCo to lead strategic SEND provision and oversee daily operations. You will work with staff to build capability and secure equitable outcomes for pupils with SEND across the 700-place secondary phase.

We value commitment to inclusive education, professional development, and collaboration with families. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to secure high-quality SEND provision
• Ability to plan strategically and oversee operational tasks
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents and staff

Responsibilities

• Plan strategically to ensure SEND provision across the school is high quality
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of SEND provision
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality provision
• Provide training and support to staff where needed
• Help raise standards and life chances for all pupils, particularly those with SEND

Skills

Strategic planning

Staff development

Communication with parents

SEND knowledge

Job description

The Assistant SENDCo post sits in the secondary phase of Holy Trinity, a 3-16 Catholic and Church of England through school. The role combines strategic planning of special educational needs provision with its day-to-day running, and includes building teaching staff's capability. It is focused on securing equitable outcomes for pupils with SEND across a 700-place secondary phase. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan strategically to ensure SEND provision across the school is high quality
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of SEND provision
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality provision is in place
• Provide training and support to staff where needed
• Help raise standards and life chances for all pupils, particularly those with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of working with pupils with SEND and of securing high-quality provision
• Ability to think and plan strategically
• Ability to manage day-to-day operational tasks alongside strategic work
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with pupils and parents

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Passion for teaching and learning and for equity of provision for young people
• Determination to drive the school forward

What’s offered

• Supportive community where staff wellbeing is protected and workload is sensible
• SEND team committed to continuous professional development
• Bespoke in-house CPD that supports reflective practice and ownership of development
• Purpose-built, state-of-the-art school building
• Ample parking
• Evening access to the school gym
• Dedicated classroom