Assistant SENDCO (Non-teaching)

Assistant SENDCO (Non-Teaching) at Alcester Grammar School Hours: 35 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day 190 days per academic year - Alcester Grammar School term dates plus some INSET days Salary: AGS Pay Scale Band E.15 - E.17 Actual Pro-Rat Salary: £23,802 - £24,593 p.a. paid in 12 equal instalments (Salary calculation based on full-time E.17 £30,024 p.a. x 35/37 hrs x 43.7 / 52.143 paid weeks = £23,802 pa.) Start Date: 1 September 2026 - or earlier if available About this role The SEND team you will be joining is led by our Associate Assistant Principal SENDCO, and supported by a Learning Support Coordinator and a team of Learning Support Assistants. Responsibilities include leading The Bridge, working in partnership with students, parents and external agencies to implement timely and effective support for students and tracking student progress. The role of the Assistant SENDCO is crucial, in collaboration with the SENDCO, to leading and implementing the provision of SEND across the school. You should be committed, show initiative and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience of supporting students with SEND in a school setting is essential. This is a rare opportunity to join a dedicated and enthusiastic team where you will have the opportunity to shape high provision for our SEND students. For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the attached information pack. We strongly encourage you to review the pack to ensure you have a full understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of the role. If you would like to talk through the role prior to application, then please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Brown our Associate Assistant Principal SENDCO at c.brown@alcestergs.com Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Safeguarding Alcester Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Equal Opportunities Alcester Grammar School is committed to developing a culture of inclusion in our school for the benefit of all staff, pupils and governors. We believe that all staff should thrive irrespective of race, religious beliefs, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We recognise and respect values and difference and we work to remove any barriers which inhibit the development of people, including recruitment and retention.