Assistant SENDCo - Secondary in Barnsley

The Assistant SENDCo post sits in the secondary phase of Holy Trinity, a 3-16 Catholic and Church of England through school. The role combines strategic planning of special educational needs provision with its day-to-day running, and includes building teaching staff's capability. It is focused on securing equitable outcomes for pupils with SEND across a 700-place secondary phase. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan strategically to ensure SEND provision across the school is high quality
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of SEND provision
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality provision is in place
• Provide training and support to staff where needed
• Help raise standards and life chances for all pupils, particularly those with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of working with pupils with SEND and of securing high-quality provision
• Ability to think and plan strategically
• Ability to manage day-to-day operational tasks alongside strategic work
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with pupils and parents

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Passion for teaching and learning and for equity of provision for young people
• Determination to drive the school forward

What’s offered

• Supportive community where staff wellbeing is protected and workload is sensible
• SEND team committed to continuous professional development
• Bespoke in-house CPD that supports reflective practice and ownership of development
• Purpose-built, state-of-the-art school building
• Ample parking
• Evening access to the school gym
• Dedicated classroom

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