Assistant SENDCo

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo in the coordination and delivery of high-quality SEND provision across the school
• Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure inclusive, adaptive teaching practices are embedded across classrooms
• Contribute to the identification, assessment, and review of students with SEND
• Support the development and monitoring of SEND support plans and interventions
• Liaise effectively with parents, external agencies, and support services
• Promote high expectations and positive outcomes for all learners

• Be a qualified teacher with experience of teaching in a secondary school
• Have an in-depth knowledge of teaching and learning, and a clear understanding that highly intentional teaching is the key to meeting the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reflective, organised, and keen to develop professionally within SEND leadership
• Experience of working with students with SEND is essential. A thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory guidance which schools must align with is desirable.