Assistant SENDCO

Band F spinal point 15 - 17

Full Time Permanent

36 hours per week on 41 weeks per year

Required from 01 January 2027

St John Plessington Catholic College

St John Plessington Catholic College is seeking to appoint two Assistant SENDCOs to join our inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals who are passionate about removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

Working closely with the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO you will help identify students needs plan and deliver targeted support and evaluate its impact on learning engagement and progress. You will support students in classrooms and through individual and small-group interventions promoting independence resilience and a sense of belonging.

The role combines direct support for students with important administrative and coordination responsibilities. These include maintaining accurate SEND records contributing to Education Health and Care Plan assessments and reviews preparing provision maps supporting healthcare plans and gathering evidence for examination access arrangements. You will also support enhanced transition and work closely with families teachers pastoral teams and external professionals.

You will have line-management responsibility for Level 2 and Level 3 Learning Assistants helping to coordinate effective support for students across the school.

We are looking for candidates who:

Have experience of supporting students with SEND and a range of learning social emotional and behavioural needs.

Hold a Level 4 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent alongside relevant SEND qualifications or accredited training.

Understand the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP assessment planning and review processes.

Can identify barriers to learning support targeted interventions and use evidence to evaluate progress.

Have strong organisational and IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.

Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with students families colleagues and external agencies.

Are calm compassionate and committed to safeguarding confidentiality and inclusive practice.

At St John Plessington we are proud of our Catholic ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child thrives academically socially and spiritually. These posts offer the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students education and wellbeing within a supportive school community. For further information including the full responsibilities and essential requirements please refer to the job description and person specification.

We can offer you:

A supportive friendly working environment

A team committed to supporting professional development

Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school

An experienced and motivated staff team

A school with high aspirations for its students and staff

Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme eyecare vouchers flu vaccination clinics cycle2work scheme please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits

We would like you to:

Be a positive role model for all members of the school community

Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships

Have high expectations of yourself and our students

Be able to work flexibly as part of a team

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook Twitter Instagram Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age disability
marital status race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief
sex sexual orientation gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

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we receive a high volume of relevant applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.