Assistant SENDCo

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a tangible difference in children’s lives? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Assistant SENDCo at Yarrow Heights School. As the Assistant SENDCo, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality support to pupils with SEND, ensuring that they have access to the resources and assistance they need to thrive. Working closely with our SENDCo, you will help coordinate SEND provision, contribute to Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), and support teachers in adapting their practices to meet pupils’ diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to assess pupils and develop individualised support plans.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on SEND strategies and best practices.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents, offering support and updates on their child’s progress.
• Assist in managing SEND resources, ensuring pupils have access to the appropriate tools and technology.
• Conduct Annual Reviews for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and ensure compliance with statutory SEND legislation.

Requirements

• Minimum GCSE, or equivalent, grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs, such as autism, SEMH, and ADHD, is preferred.
• Training in aspects of SEN, i.e., ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, is advantageous.
• Qualified Teacher Status is preferable but not essential.

Skills and Knowledge and Personal Qualities:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and listening skills.
• High level of self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish good working relationships.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to quickly build effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Resilient, optimistic, and driven to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.

About Us

Yarrow Heights School is a mixed 7-19, local authority funded, SEN day school for children, most of who are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC and associated needs.

At Yarrow Heights every pupil is valued and treated as an individual and with respect. We are a team with extensive experience and expertise in special education and therapeutic support for pupils whose needs can no longer be met in a mainstream provision. The vision of our school is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience and empower learning. It is centred on our single desire to make a positive, lifelong difference to the lives of our pupils.

We’re dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. All applicants must undergo appropriate safeguarding checks, including DBS checks and references from previous child-related roles.

To apply, please contact Hannah Cramp, Head of People and Wellbeing via email: hannah.cramp@yarrowheights.com

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to our school’s ongoing success.