Contract: Permanent | Term-Time (39 weeks per year)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Flexzo Teach is currently recruiting for an Assistant SENDCo to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional, Senior Teaching Assistant, HLTA or aspiring SENDCo looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will work closely with the school's SENDCo to support the management and delivery of SEND provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs receive high-quality support to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the SENDCo with the day-to-day management and coordination of SEND provision.
- Assist with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews, provision maps and statutory SEND documentation.
- Line manage, support and appraise Learning Support Assistants and an HLTA.
- Coordinate targeted interventions and inclusive learning strategies.
- Support the organisation and administration of examination access arrangements, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations.
- Liaise with parents, teachers, external agencies and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Support staff training, professional development, timetabling and resource allocation.
- Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English interventions to Key Stage 4 pupils.
- Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality and SEND policies are consistently followed.
- Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Knowledge of EHCPs, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education.
- Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills.
- Experience working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external professionals.
- Ability to lead, support or coordinate a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- HLTA status or relevant experience at a similar level.
- Level 5 Assistant SENDCo qualification or willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.
- Experience coordinating EHCP annual reviews and SEND provision.
- Knowledge of JCQ examination access arrangements.
- CPT3A or another relevant access arrangements qualification.
- Previous experience supervising or managing Teaching Assistants or SEND support staff.
Flexzo Teach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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Assistant SENDCo in Watford employer: Flexzo Teach
Flexzo Teach is an outstanding employer for Mathematics Teachers, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where educators can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and student empowerment, teachers are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in a welcoming secondary academy, you will enjoy the benefits of exclusive permanent roles without the stress of job searching, all while contributing to a culture that values resilience and independent learning.
