Assistant SENDCo

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ

16 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS
Additional allowances: TLR 2a £3,456 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Saint Pius X Catholic High School is a smaller than average, oversubscribed 11-16 school situated in Rotherham but drawing students from Barnsley and Doncaster alongside those from Rotherham. We welcome all students who wish for an education within an inclusive faith environment. The school is well-regarded and recognised as having high expectations within a nurturing and supportive ethos.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant SENDCO to support our SENDCO in leading the provision, support and teaching of students who have a range of special educational needs. The SEND department consists of 9 Teaching Assistants, 2 HLTA’s, a SEND Student Support Manager and a full-time SEND Administrator.

They will assist the SENDCO in the strategic direction of SEND support within the school, ensuring that it meets its statutory duties regarding students with additional needs.

What the school offers its staff

As an employer, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our staff.

We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free and confidential support in various areas, including relationships, counselling, health and well-being, and emotional support. Our school fosters a caring and nurturing environment, with a strong ethos and vision that prioritises both staff and student development.

We take a holistic approach to education, placing student academic, social, and emotional well-being at the heart of our mission. Additionally, we actively support professional development, ensuring our team has the resources and opportunities to grow.

Further details about the role

The prime purpose of the role is to work with the SENDCO:

To assist the SENDCO in the strategic development and evaluation of SEND policy and practice within the school and to support its day to day operation
To promote an inclusive ethos where all students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
To raise the standard of achievement of students with SEND
To work alongside the SENDCO and ensuring that there is effective, co-ordinated provision and support for students who are at risk of underachieving as a result of their special educational needs
To support the SENDCO in building staff confidence and competence in teaching and supporting SEND students

TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT:

Identify students who may be at risk of underachieving because of SEND reasons
Monitor teaching and learning activities, including planning and students’ work, to ensure they meet the needs of students with SEND
Model outstanding, inclusive teaching and support colleagues as appropriate
Ensure that all staff are up to date with teaching and learning strategies that promote effective practice
Liaise with colleagues including provision of support with planning, differentiation and assessment for learning strategies
Collect and interpret specialist assessment data and ensure teachers use this effectively when planning lessons
Carry out assessments for the requesting of special consideration for examinations where required
Contribute to oral and written assessments relating to individual students or groups of students internally, with parents and with outside agencies
Liaise with other schools/colleges/providers to ensure continuity of support and learning at transition points for students with SEND

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Management

Assist on strategic planning, policy development and evaluation of impact in the area of SEND
Ensuring that there is appropriate provision to support the needs of students with SEND
Assist in the leadership of and deployment of the SEND team effectively to raise achievement for SEND students
Assist on the review, development and maintenance systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing SEND
Managing referral procedures, quality of provision and record keeping/reporting
Maximise opportunities for SEND staff and subject teachers to work together to best meet and monitor the needs of SEND students
Ensure that, when required, student support plans are prepared, implemented, monitored and evaluated
Mentor and develop the skills of all SEND team members and be responsible for their line management
Contribute fully to multi-agency working
Contribute to the evaluation of the impact of the work of the SEND team to improve practice on an ongoing basis and provide regular information and advice to the Leadership Team
Contribute to an annual review of SEND and report to the relevant Governing Body committee
Contribute to the support, guidance and training of school staff on the teaching of students in conjunction with the SENDCo
Advise on and contribute to the professional development of the whole school staff in the area of SEND
Maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers to promote their child’s learning
Undertake professional development activities as appropriate to increase personal and professional effectiveness and keep up-to-date with current practice and legislation

Additional tasks

Write and submit paperwork for children already in school who may require EHCPs
Organise and conduct Annual Reviews for EHCP students as directed by the SENDCo
Actively work with outside agencies and professionals and complete necessary referrals to support students to access the right support at the right time.
Assist the SENDCo to ensure students receive appropriate access arrangements for school and public exams
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents, acknowledging the professional need for mutual support
Any other such tasks and duties directed by the SENDCo that are commensurate with the level/grade of the post
Assist with the management of intervention by analysing data and implementing appropriate support based on academic attainment and progress

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.