Assistant SENDCo/Teacher of SEND

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Assistant SENCO / Teacher of SEND

We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Assistant SENCO / Teacher of SEND at our vibrant and nurturing Catholic primary school. Following our recent highly successful Ofsted inspection, where our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and exceptional pastoral care were strongly praised, we are excited to grow our team and continue building on this success. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate, reflective, and committed practitioner who is eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Assistant SENCO / Teacher of SEND:

To support the strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination of SEND provision across the school, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive high-quality teaching, tailored support, and opportunities to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Coordination

• Support the SENCO in leading the school's SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Assist with the identification of pupils with SEND and contribute to the development of personalised support plans.
• Monitor the progress of pupils with SEND and contribute to data analysis and reporting.
• Support the organisation and deployment of teaching assistants and intervention staff.
• Contribute to the strategic deployment of inclusive practice across the school.

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals, small groups, or classes, ensuring learning is accessible, engaging, and ambitious.
• Model excellent inclusive practice and support colleagues in adapting teaching to meet diverse needs.
• Lead targeted interventions and evaluate their impact.
• Contribute to the creation of a positive, nurturing, and aspirational learning environment.

Working with Families & External Agencies

• Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers.
• Assist with the coordination of external agency involvement, including educational psychologists, therapists, and specialist teachers.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of EHCPs and other statutory documentation.

Catholic Ethos & School Life

• Promote and uphold the Catholic mission, values, and ethos of the school.
• Participate fully in the liturgical and spiritual life of the school community.
• Contribute to wider school responsibilities, enrichment activities, and whole-school initiatives.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualities

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• A reflective practitioner with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school.

Desirable Qualities

• Working towards or willingness to undertake the NASENCO qualification.
• Experience contributing to SEND leadership or coordination.
• Experience working with external agencies and supporting EHCP processes.
• Ability to lead staff training or model best practice.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions or specialist support.

Personal Attributes

• Warm, compassionate, and child-centred.
• High expectations for all learners.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused.
• A team player who contributes positively to school culture.
• Passionate about inclusion and equity.

Closing date 23 April 2026. Interviews will be held on 29 April 2026.

Informal visits to our school are welcome.

Please contact the school office on [contact hidden] to arrange a time.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  Please refer to our Child Protection Policy, available on our School *website* Home - [Employer hidden] All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.