Assistant SENDCo

Q3 Academy Great Barr is a mixed comprehensive Academy with a dynamic Sixth Form serving a vibrant and culturally diverse community of nearly 1,200 students.

Assistant SENDCo – Assist the SENDCo in ensuring students with additional needs have barriers to learning removed.

• Provide exceptional in‑class/out‑of‑class support to students in care
• Build strong relationships with students
• Adapt the curriculum so that students with additional needs have full access
• Lead timetabled interventions that impact student learning and achievement
• Manage staff as directed by the SENDCo
• Support the operational running of the department
• Co‑ordinate access arrangements across the school

• Friendly and supportive team
• Positive learning environment with a centralised behaviour system
• Manageable marking
• Supportive feedback culture with no high‑stakes observations
• Rich culture of professional learning with a high‑quality CPD programme
• Fully resourced curriculum
• Three‑week Christmas break
• Visible and supportive SLT
• Modern laptops for staff and visualisers in every classroom
• Regular social activities
• UK Healthcare benefits (optical, dental, free annual flu vaccination)
• Free car parking on site
• Exclusive discounts through Vivup Employee Assistance Programme

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion.