Assistant SENDCo

A fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected and forward-thinking SEND team at a thriving, dynamic academy. We are looking for an Assistant SENDCO to join our supportive and talented team at Bristol Brunel Academy. As part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) - a diverse, ambitious multi-academy trust - you’ll be working alongside professionals who are passionate about transforming students’ learning and life chances.

You will have completed, or be in the process of completing, the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO) or the equivalent NPQ in SEND. Applicants currently undertaking the qualification are warmly encouraged to apply.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a professional who will assist the SENDCO in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs and disability (SEND) learning support for identified students in the Academy. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the SEND team, maintaining the SEND register, GCSE Exams access provision, and the effective use of resources to support high standards of learning and achievement for all students in line with the SEND code of practice. The postholder will ensure the individual needs of designated students and the requirements of any statements are fully met. They will deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as personal and emotional development. They will be required to deputise for the SENCO in their absence.

About you:

• An understanding of learning processes, barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies to facilitate delivering learning activities effectively.
• A clear understanding of children’s educational and emotional needs.
• Proven experience of working effectively with SEND students, students with additional needs and/or disabilities on an individual basis or in groups.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Bristol Brunel Academy:

Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community. The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural intake, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team. Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.

Why work at CLF?

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 49% of the students who attend Bristol Brunel Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 13 September 2026 @ 11.59pm Shortlisting Date: 14 September 2026 Interviews: To be confirmed

Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.