Assistant SENDCo

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as Assistant SENDCo, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

About the role

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo to support the leadership and development of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to work alongside our Lead SENDCo; the Lead SENDCo is based at Outwood Academy Hemsworth but has strategic oversight of SEND practice across our community of four schools. Your role will be to work closely with the Lead SENDCo to ensure that Outwood Academy Hemsworth students with additional needs receive high-quality support, interventions and inclusive teaching strategies that help them succeed.

You will also work closely with the Vice Principal (Deep Learning & Deep Support) and the Inclusion team to develop and deliver high-quality inclusive practices. Additionally, you will provide guidance on interventions, funding applications and compliance with statutory requirements. By fostering collaboration among colleagues, you will create an integrated support network, enhancing the overall experience. educational experience and outcomes for all students with additional needs. You will either already be a qualified SENDCo or have the passion and willingness to take the National SENDCo Award Master's level qualification.

The team at Outwood Academy Hemsworth

You will work with an experienced Senior Leadership Team to lead a talented team of teaching and support staff who are fully committed to the vision to raise standards and transform the life chances of all the students. The senior leaders are motivated to lead with a relentless focus on the quality of education and wider curriculum provision for the students. Their leadership engenders a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the school and promotes the power of education, inspiring staff and students to aim high and be the best they can be. Due to significant changes within the Inclusion team, we are eager to appoint a passionate Assistant SENDCo to work collaboratively with the newly developed team and bring best practice ideas for teaching, learning, and provision for our most vulnerable learners to the forefront.

This is an exciting time for the school and the community, and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the future success of SEND practice across the school. Above all, you will share the school and Trust’s commitment to putting Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives.

If you share our passion for making a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Burgin, Lead SENDCo, via email: l.burgin@hemsworth.outwood.com

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Closing date: Midday on 20 April 2026.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.