Assistant SENDCO

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SCP 24, £31,104.26 pro rata, per annum (£35,412 FTE).

What skills and experience we're looking for

Administrative:

• To deputise for and represent the SEND Lead as required.
• To contribute as directed to the application for EHCPs and the Annual Review process.
• To assist the SEND Lead in coordinating the individual provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those with EHC plans.
• To assist the SEND Lead in maintaining the SEND Register, Pupil Passports, Individual Support Plans, and ensuring that records of all pupils with SEND are kept up to date.
• To liaise with external agencies to ensure that individual pupils’ needs are met effectively and liaise with parents about the specifics of the SEND provision for their child, under the direction of the SEND Lead.
• To collate and prepare information relating to assessments and referrals under the direction of the SEND Lead.
• To keep accurate records of meetings and discussions with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.
• To work closely with the SEND Lead to develop parent engagement events.
• To assist the SENDCo in obtaining transition records for incoming SEND students and ensuring educational settings receive relevant records of outgoing SEND students.
• Ordering and maintaining SEND resources as needed.
• Promotion of, and administering the SEND referral process.

Pupil Outcomes:

• To support the SENDCo with the responsibility of students with an EHCP, including EHCP reviews, and attending multi-agency reviews as required.
• To work with students, their families and the Exams Officer to administer the process of access arrangements (AA) for SEND pupils, and collection and collation of AA evidence.
• As directed by the SENDCo to provide in-class support for students, including undertaking pupil pursuits, and providing feedback to staff to support best practice in inclusion.
• To provide learning support for named pupils or groups of pupils, where and when required, on a range of subjects that may be hindering individual learning and progress, and keep accurate records.
• Monitoring and co-ordination of work for students with private study in the SEND Hub.
• To assist the SEND Lead in tracking and monitoring relevant interventions to identify progress and needs.
• To help raise levels of attendance and punctuality for SEND students.
• To work with the SEND Lead to promote an inclusive curriculum and in the development of appropriate resources and teaching and learning strategies to make the curriculum more accessible.
• Supporting any Teaching Assistants in ensuring that they are present in lessons/sessions as specified on their timetables and ensure they are aware of strategies in place for the students that they support.

Safeguarding:

• To assist the Head Teacher in delivering outstanding safeguarding and child protection across the School.
• To support the administration and communication of the safeguarding team where needed for SEND students.

Communication:

• To promote the widespread use of the Graduated Approach
• To work closely with external agencies such as EP, CAT, SS, PDSS and school nursing team who support student with SEND and medical needs within the school. Use the information gathered to inform classroom strategies and additional interventions as needed.
• To maintain accurate records of communication with parents and external agencies, including action/follow-up taken.
• In liaison with the DSL, SEND Lead and pastoral staff, communicate with parents where appropriate.
• To attend SEND team and School meetings/briefings and those that are specifically in relation to the pupils that you support, such as liaison with multi agencies.
• To lead staff CPD sessions focused on understanding the needs of SEND students and promoting strategies to remove barriers to learning
• To liaise regularly with the Pastoral Team regarding the specific needs of SEND students
• To collaborate with other SEND specialists across the Academy Trust

All employees are expected to play a full part in the life of the School community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos, and to encourage colleagues and students to follow this example.

The post holder will also be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Deputy Head or Headmaster to undertake work of a similar level not specified in this job description.

• To develop a clear understanding of the Academy Trust’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these
• To remain up to date with the Academy Trust’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these
• To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow
• To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager
• To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager
• To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade

The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.

This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.

Essential

A working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues

Relevant experience working with students with a range of additional needs within schools

Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and young people.

Participation in further SEND CPD to develop knowledge and skills to better support SEND students and their provision.

A recognised qualification in SEND (or working towards one)

Minimum requirement to hold at least a pass in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable

Understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and its implications for Inclusion

Experience of leading others

Experience of working with external stakeholders

Awareness of developments in SEND education

Delivering training

Evidence of ongoing professional development in SEND

Qualifications in areas of SEND specialism such as Autism

What the school offers its staff

The Trust offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Pay and terms and conditions in line with nationally agreed terms and conditions.
• 25 days’ holiday per year (rising according to length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days where the School is closed.
• Membership of a regulated Pension Scheme.
• Access to training courses and funding towards role-related professional qualifications for eligible employees.
• A programme of Continuing Professional Development, including apprenticeships.
• Free parking on the School site.
• Free access to the school gym (where applicable).
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free, 24-hour confidential assistance.
• Long service award after 25 years’ continuous service.
• A cycle to work scheme paid through salary sacrifice for eligible employees.
• Access to Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund (BHSF) for cashback on health-related purchases.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Death in service benefit provided through pension provider.
• UAC discounted summer camps – 50% off fees.

These non-contractual benefits may be subject to change at any time.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our role in school is clearly defined by statutory Department for Education (DfE) guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. Our duties form an important part of the wider safeguarding system for children and mean that we will always consider what is in the best interests of the child.

All schools have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and at Camp Hill Boys it is Mr Andrew Caves, the Deputy Head (Pastoral). If you have any concerns or queries of a safeguarding nature, please contact him or your son's Head of Year.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant SENDCO Advert June 2026.docx - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

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About King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1054 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys website
• Email address: l.may@chb.kevibham.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-camp-hill-school-for-boys-birmingham

Welcome to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys. We are a caring community where everyone can do and be their best. We strive to support our students through the ups and downs of life so that they can lead a happy and fulfilled life as much as possible. We pride ourselves in our breath-taking array of opportunities, both in our traditional academic curriculum and across our extra-curricular and enrichment programme.

The original school opened at Camp Hill, close to the city centre, in 1883 and moved to Kings Heath in 1956 because the original site was proving too small for a growing school. Camp Hill is a warm and welcoming community – where expectations and standards are high, and where a well-rounded education helps to prepare boys for the challenges and opportunities of adult life. Camp Hill Boys shares a beautiful campus with our sister school and can genuinely claim to be one of the highest achieving and best equipped schools in the country.

The boys are inspired by their excellent, well qualified teachers and are supported by parents, Governors and Old Boys. As a result, every year, Camp Hill Boys features prominently in national league tables for examination results and value added statistics which measure the attainment and progress of the boys. The students are ambitious and take their academic studies seriously, and they balance their priorities well – engaging fully in sport, music, arts, drama, chess and the extensive range of activities and leadership opportunities available at Camp Hill.

These views of the school were supported by Ofsted reports in 2000, 2006 and 2009 which judged the school to be “outstanding”. More importantly, the Inspectors found that Camp Hill was committed to go on improving, stating it has a “relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the school’s work”.

Hopefully, our website will give you a flavour of our school. Education for able boys should be about challenge and enjoyment. They should feel supported and cared for as they grow up in a community which expects and delivers the highest standards.

Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.may@chb.kevibham.org.

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