Assistant to the SENDCO at The Highcrest Academy

The Highcrest Academy; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation (relocation)

Gym facilities

Canteen

Coffee shop

Professional development

Job summary

The Highcrest Academy is seeking an capable administrator with SEND coordination responsibilities to support students and families. This role combines high-level administrative support with safeguarding and mental health provision, working closely with SENDCo, staff, families and external agencies to ensure students get the support they need.

You will be part of an inclusive, ambitious school community, with a commitment to professional development and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating SEND processes and annual reviews.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SEND processes and annual reviews.
• Manage student records and reports.
• Oversee medical and first aid administration and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and external agencies.

Job description

About this Role

Discover What Highcrest Can Offer You

How does working nine days but being paid for ten sound?

Since September 2024, all permanent staff at Highcrest have benefitted from a 9-day working fortnight. The concept is simple: you attend work for nine days and get paid for ten. The tenth day is your dedicated 'Reset Day' - time away from school to catch up on your to-do list, recharge, and invest in your well-being.

Staff feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Colleagues return from their reset day feeling more energised, less overwhelmed, and better able to manage the demands of school life. Many also enjoy the extra flexibility, reduced travel time, and cost savings.

Could this be the change you've been looking for?

On top of this, we offer:

• Exceptional investment in your professional development
• The potential for on-site accommodation if you're relocating
• First-class facilities, including a well-equipped gym, excellent canteen, and a welcoming coffee shop

Does Highcrest sound like the school for you?

If you're driven by the satisfaction of transforming lives and helping young people overcome barriers to success, we'd love to hear from you.

Take your career to the next level

At Highcrest, we do whatever it takes to break down barriers and unlock potential. As the only all-ability academy in Buckinghamshire, we are proud to provide an outstanding education for every student - from high academic achievers to those with special educational needs.

Our innovative, inclusive curriculum reflects the diversity of our school community and is purposefully designed to challenge, support, and inspire every learner.

If you're ready to grow as an educator and make a real difference, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level - and be part of something truly transformational.

Explore the opportunity

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines high-leveladministrative support with student welfare, SEND coordination, first aidadministration, and mental health provision. Responsibilitiesinclude coordinating SEND processes and annual reviews, managing studentrecords and reports, overseeing medical and first aid administration,championing mental health and wellbeing across the school, and maintainingeffective communication with parents and partner agencies.

Working closely with the SENDCo, students, families, staffand external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring students receivethe support they need to thrive both academically and personally. You willbe highly organised, compassionate, proactive and committed to supportingpositive outcomes for all students.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (polices on web). All members of staff are in a "regulated" role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.