Assistant SENDco

  • Employer: The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
  • Reference: SASJB/26/01654
  • Published: Fri 13/03/2026, 15:43 PM
  • Closing on: Mon 23/03/2026, 15:00 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: Full time term time plus three weeks including five INSET days
  • Salary: G20-25 £28,287 - £32,597 (FTE) £24,600 - £28,360 (Actual)
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Workplace: On-Site
  • Location: The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, Merseyside

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Assistant SENDco

Main Areas of Responsibility

To support in managing the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND); including promoting high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

Contribute to the management and support of pupils during learning activities. Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups.

 

Support with identified key areas to manage day-to-day, including the monitoring and strategic development of SEND.

 

Main Duties:

To manage the use of school’s SEND base - The Oratory.

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model

  • To support day-to-day deployment and management of Teaching Assistants ensuring support for pupils with SEND and providing cover when needed
  • To support with the identification of SEND pupils, referrals and reviews
  • To update and monitor the SEND register
  • To support with completing and updating Pupil Passports
  • To support the Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion with EHCP annual and interim reviews
  • To liaise with a range of key staff as required including Assistant Heads of Year, Heads of Subject, Senior Leadership team and a range of external agencies
  • In collaboration with Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion, implement a range of intervention groups and support for SEND pupils
  • To liaise with parents/carers when appropriate
  • In collaboration with Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion, monitor the impact of interventions and support for SEND pupils
  • To support Assistant Headteacher SEND and Inclusion with referrals to external agencies as required
  • In collaboration with Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion, promote the attendance of SEND pupils
  • To support Assistant Headteacher SEND & Inclusion with visits to feeder primary schools in relation to SEN pupils as required

Support for the curriculum:

  • Take into consideration pupil’s learning profiles
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupil independence in its use
  • Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to deliver interventions/individual support
  • Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Contribute to the school values, ethos and development/improvement plan

The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time

 

Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026

How to Apply

To apply please send completed application forms to b.deegan@sjb.pfcmat.org

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