Assistant SENCo

Job Title: Assistant SENDCo
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £147 - £170 daily

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities?

Are you confident working with EHCPs and current SEND policy and practice?

Are you a resourceful and organised individual who can help lead an effective SEND and inclusion provision?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Birmingham school committed to academic excellence, character education and providing pupils with the support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes. The successful Assistant SENDCo will join a collaborative and dedicated Inclusion Team within a school that places significant emphasis on professional development.

The school is looking to appoint an Assistant SENDCo on a permanent, full-time, term-time basis for 39 weeks per year. The Assistant SENDCo will support the leadership and management of SEND provision, assist with daily SEND and inclusion arrangements, undertake EHCP reviews and share responsibility for the line management of Teaching Support Assistants.

The successful Assistant SENDCo will have:

• Relevant qualifications and knowledge appropriate to working within SEND provision, with QTS not essential
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities
• Knowledge and experience of EHCPs, including contributing to reviews and revisions
• A strong understanding of current SEND policy and practice
• The ability to support and provide guidance to Teaching Support Assistants
• Excellent communication, organisation and collaborative working skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Continued professional development, including additional training days to enhance your knowledge and skills
• 3 days per year dedicated to your own research
• Involvement in an exciting timetabled enrichment programme
• Access to resources, research and expertise through the school's partnership with the University of Birmingham
• Opportunities to work flexibly
• The support of a collaborative and dedicated Inclusion Team

If you are interested in this Assistant SENDCo position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

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TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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