Assistant SEND Co-ordinator

Are you seeking a fantastic opportunity to be part of an expanding new and dynamic SEND team with a clear vision of ‘positively changing lives’. This vital role requires an individual who will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, ensuring their well-being while adhering to school policies and the staff code of conduct.

As Assistant SEND Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the best possible educational experience.

Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and Learn Trust, which expressed simply, the trust is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all pupils. At Reddish Vale High School, committed staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives. Our pupils are encouraged to achieve to their best personally, academically, physically and socially.

As Assistant SEND Co-ordinator, you will support the SENDCo and work alongside a dedicated team of HLTA’s and LSA’s to collaborate with staff, parents and outside agencies in order to provide support, guidance to students with special educational needs. This will include monitoring and reviewing the quality of SEND provision, ensuring our SEND Policy is implemented effectively and support staff in maintaining high standards of provision.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working successfully with students/young people and their families

• A recognised qualification in Special Educational Needs (SEN), such as a SENDCo qualification, or working towards one.

• Experience of working with children or young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.

• Sound knowledge of SEND legislation and best practices.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils, and external agencies.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Be able to establish relationships with students and their families

• The ability to organise, motivate and inspire students.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team

• Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels

• An inclusive learning ethos