Assistant SENCo

POST: Assistant SENCo

LOCATION: Shireland CBSO Academy

SALARY: Band F SCP 26 – 31 £37,280 - £41,772 per annum pro rata (Actual salary - £35,129 - £39,362 per annum)

HOURS: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 3 weeks

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

At Shireland CBSO Academy, we require an enthusiastic, hard-working, compassionate individual to join our award-winning SEND Department. We are looking for an Assistant SENCO who will support the SENCO in the smooth operation and day to day running of the Inclusion Department.  

Over the past three years since the opening of the academy, we have grown from a single Year 7 cohort to a thriving Year 7–9 provision, while maintaining a strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing. This is reflected in our achievement of the Inclusion Award and the Wellbeing Charter Mark, recognising the positive, supportive environment we have established for all students and we are now looking for an Assistant SENCo to join us as the academy continues to grow.

As part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, Shireland CBSO Academy is a school that offers progression and opportunities at all levels, and a successful candidate can expect to be developed into the best practitioner they can be.

Key Responsibilities:

-EHCP and SEND Administration: Oversee and support the administration of EHCP annual reviews, maintain the SEND register, conduct daily attendance checks for EHCP and CLA students, and manage documentation and meeting organisation.

-Student Support and Accessibility: Facilitate the development and delivery of tailored programmes such as ASDAN, ensure accessibility for students with physical or sensory needs, assist in writing risk assessments and PEEPs, and coordinate initial assessments for new admissions.

-Examination Access Arrangements: Provide and organise examination access arrangements, including evidence collation, file notes, liaison with SENCo and Exams Officer, and deliver related staff training.

-Transition and Relationship Building: Build relationships with primary and post-16 settings, support transition processes (Y6/Y7 and in-year admissions), create pupil passports, and assist SEND students moving into post-16 education.

-Departmental Coordination and Liaison: Coordinate the internal referral process, manage TA timetables, organise staff and visitor meetings, maintain communication logs, deputise for or assist the SENCo, and participate in recruitment within the Inclusion department.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with SEND students
• Have a working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Be highly organised
• To be able to work in partnership with outside agencies
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate

About Our Academy Trust

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.  

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. 

We are looking for passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field 
• A supportive working environment and team ethos
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

For further information or an application form please visit:

https://careers.shirelandcat.net/

Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026