SEND Assessments Coordinator

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s Progress 8 score is provisionally +0.65 and over 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.

We are seeking to appoint a SEND Assessments Coordinator to empower student success through targeted support and access arrangements.

This role will be part time, term time only (actual hours and days to be discussed at interview).

Our ideal candidate will have the following personal and professional skills and attributes:

• JCQ Level 7 approved qualification in Access Arrangements (essential)
• Relevant degree or qualification in education or special educational needs (desirable)
• Proven experience as an EAA Coordinator
• Familiarity with JCQ regulations and assessment tools
• Strong organisational and IT skills for monitoring student progress
• Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with students, parents, staff, and external agencies
• Clear and concise communication style
• Empathetic and proactive problem-solver
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Commitment to continuous professional development and the school’s vision and ethos.