Deputy SENCO: SEND Leadership & Inclusion Champion

E-ACT; Walsall; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

TLR progression

CPD opportunities

Job summary

West Walsall Academy (E-ACT) invites applications for a Deputy SENCO to support strategic SEND provision, work with students, families and staff, and ensure high-quality support for pupils with additional needs.

We seek a proactive leader with experience in interventions, collaboration with external agencies and a strong understanding of SEND practices. This is a permanent, full-time post with a 37-hour week across 40 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5-9 or equivalent with HLTA standards or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and how pupils learn with SEND needs.
• Experience delivering effective interventions and working with external agencies.
• Excellent communication, organisation and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in leading and coordinating SEND provision and remove barriers to learning.
• Lead targeted intervention programmes to improve outcomes and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with staff to promote inclusive classroom practice and provide SEND guidance.
• Maintain SEND records, provision maps and student data to monitor impact.
• Engage with families and external agencies to support reviews and multi-agency plans.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Interventions delivery

Communication & organisation

Education

HLTA standards or equivalent

Job description

West Walsall Academy (E-ACT) invites applications for a Deputy SENCO to support strategic SEND provision, work with students, families and staff, and ensure high-quality support for pupils with additional needs.

We seek a proactive leader with experience in interventions, collaboration with external agencies and a strong understanding of SEND practices. This is a permanent, full-time post with a 37-hour week across 40 weeks per year.