11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    26 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    13 June 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

£31,650 - £43,607

Additional allowances

TLR2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Relevant academic and/or teaching qualifications, including QTS
Additional qualification in working with children and young people with SEN and autism
Ability to relate well and motivate young people to engage purposefully with school
Evidence of continuous professional development

Skills and Knowledge
An understanding of current educational developments and a clear grasp of issues relating to education, the National Curriculum and other recent initiatives.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of inclusive education, of the SEN Code of Practice with particular reference to students with complex SEN
Knowledge and understanding of the EHCP process and the evidence needed
Knowledge and understanding of the role of the external services that support the provision for SEN students within schools
Ability to create a positive, challenging and effective learning environment
Knowledge and understanding of exam access arrangements and how to put these in place for students.
Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum

Experience
Proven experience of supporting students with diverse, complex learning and challenging needs.
Set high expectations of all children and be committed to raising educational achievement.
Successful track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion
Experience of setting targets and monitoring, evaluating and recording progress

Professional Skills
An ability to work in collaborative partnership with the full range of people associated with the Academy – staff, parents, governors, community etc.

Ability to work collaboratively with outside agencies
Ability to negotiate and lead academy/setting based staff
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

A commitment to comprehensive and inclusive education
Commitment to our students and their learning, wellbeing and safety
Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work creatively and collaboratively to motivate and challenge colleagues
To demonstrate tact, sensitivity, integrity, good judgement
Commitment to Equal Opportunities


What the school offers its staff

  • Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
  • A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
  • *Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
  • Access to discounted travel schemes
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Comprehensive training and support
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • Eye care voucher scheme
  • Free flu vaccine
  • Access to e-learning and development


Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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About Bluecoat Aspley Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1382 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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Phone number
0115 929 7445

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