Assistant SENDCo

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025/January 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable) + TLR 2C £3,391

Assistant SENDCo job summary

The role:
We are looking for a candidate who can support with the strategic direction and development of SEND policy and provision in our setting. The person will ensure that Bloxwich Academy is an inclusive environment where pupils with SEND or a disability can thrive and achieve expected outcomes. The Assistant SENDCO will work with the SENDCO to lead a wider team with enthusiasm and commitment and will support staff to deliver high quality and adaptive teaching in line with the SEND code of practice. In return, you will benefit from working within a forward thinking, creative and dynamic strategic leadership team providing you with whole school experience and opportunities to develop your career.

About you:

Your key skills will include:

• An excellent practitioner in your subject area.

• Track record of excellent events.

• Someone who leads by example

• An effective communicator with parents, staff and pupils.

About us:

At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes.

The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please complete our application form available from https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/

You may also wish to contact him to the headteacher on jtill@Bloxwichacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 31st May 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

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About Bloxwich Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1583 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bloxwich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bloxwich-academy

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