Deputy SENDCO

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stamford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship opportunities

CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Local government/Teachers' pension

Eye care vouchers & flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on essentials & holidays

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a Deputy SENDCo shared between Stamford Welland Academy and The Bluecoat School. You will coordinate SEND provision across two sites, working with the SENDCo and teams to identify needs and implement strategies that support student outcomes.

Requirements include a strong understanding of inclusive education, excellent relationships with families and staff, and the ability to work effectively across two school settings.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of inclusive education and effective SEND provision
• Excellent relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues
• Organised and proactive
• Working effectively across two school settings
• Supporting colleagues in delivering appropriate strategies and interventions

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective provision for students with SEND across both schools
• Work closely with the SENDCo and wider school teams
• Identify individual needs and ensure appropriate support is in place
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Contribute to the development of SEND provision
• Support colleagues with strategies and interventions
• Support high-quality inclusive practice across both schools
• Help students with additional needs access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential

Skills

Inclusive education

Relationship building

Organised and proactive

Two-site coordination

Intervention strategies

Job description

Deputy SENDCo post shared between Stamford Welland Academy and The Bluecoat School, both within Meridian Trust. The role coordinates provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities, works with families and staff to identify needs, and supports colleagues with strategies and interventions. It splits across two sites, three days at Stamford Welland Academy and two at The Bluecoat School. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Coordinate effective provision for students with SEND across both schools
• Work closely with the SENDCo and wider school teams
• Identify individual needs and ensure appropriate support is in place
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Contribute to the development of SEND provision
• Support colleagues with strategies and interventions
• Support high-quality inclusive practice across both schools
• Help students with additional needs access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of inclusive education and effective SEND provision
• Excellent relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues
• Organised and proactive
• Working effectively across two school settings
• Supporting colleagues in delivering appropriate strategies and interventions

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online searches

Other

• Passion for improving outcomes for students with SEND
• High expectations for all students
• Genuine commitment to removing barriers to learning

What’s offered

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities
• Initial Teacher Training team to start a teaching career
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teachers' pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on everyday essentials and holidays