Deputy SENDCO: Champion Inclusive Education & Progress

MyNewTerm; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Gloucester Academy is seeking a dedicated Deputy SENDCO to support the whole school SEND in partnership with the SENDCO, to enhance inclusion and improve student outcomes for all students on the SEND register. You will work with the SENDCO to promote high standards and deputise in their absence.

This role focuses on supporting Access Arrangements, SEN assessments, and collaboration with parents to ensure SEND needs are met across the academy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of supporting SEND students within a school setting.
• Holds a degree in a curriculum related subject with a strong academic record.
• HLTA qualification or SEND support qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in managing a team is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with Access Arrangements and SEND assessment screening
• Complete Assess Plan Do Review Meetings
• Gather together EHCP evidence in line with the application process
• Take part in parental meetings
• Ensure SEND statistics are current and accurate
• Attend and minute Safeguarding meetings relevant to SEND students
• Maintain contact with the parents of SEND students
• Promote a culture where students, staff and parents have high expectations
• This is not an exclusive list of the roles and responsibilities

Skills

SEND support experience

Leadership

Strong academic record

Education

Degree in curriculum related subject

HLTA qualification or SEND support qualification

Job description

Gloucester Academy is seeking a dedicated Deputy SENDCO to support the whole school SEND in partnership with the SENDCO, to enhance inclusion and improve student outcomes for all students on the SEND register. You will work with the SENDCO to promote high standards and deputise in their absence.

This role focuses on supporting Access Arrangements, SEN assessments, and collaboration with parents to ensure SEND needs are met across the academy.