Assistant SEND Manager post at Parkside Community School, a school in the Embark Federation, where the post-holder deputises for the SEND Manager. The role centres on identifying and supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health barriers and neurodiverse profiles such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia. The post combines a whole-school champion remit for SEMH and neurodiversity with operational deputy duties when the SEND Manager is absent. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Champion SEMH across the school, promoting inclusive practice and working with staff, families and external agencies
- Champion neurodiversity, promoting understanding and making sure neurodiverse pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally
- Support the development and implementation of the SEND policy, aligned with the School Improvement Plan, the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision to improve pupil outcomes
- Deputise for the SEND Manager, providing leadership and operational oversight in their absence
- Lead day-to-day decision-making and maintain statutory compliance when deputising
- Act as a key point of contact for staff, pupils, families and external agencies
- Support day-to-day management of SEND provision, identifying, implementing and reviewing support for pupils with SEND
- Maintain accurate SEND records, including the SEND Register, Individual Support Plans, provision mapping and SEMH screening information
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Ongoing CPD and career development within the school and across the Embark family of schools
- Support and progression opportunities
- Support from the Embark Federation central team
- Embark employee benefits
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
