Assistant SENDCO (Secondary)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnsley, S70 1AA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

Assistant SENDCo

Barnsley

Full-time | Term Time + Additional Days

Immediate Start

Make a Difference to Students with SEND

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnsley to recruit an Assistant SENDCo. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional, senior Teaching Assistant, Inclusion Lead or aspiring SENDCo who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

Working closely with the SENDCo and wider Inclusion Team, you will play a key role in ensuring students with SEND receive the support, guidance and interventions they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As Assistant SENDCo, you will support the operational management of SEND provision across the secondary phase, helping to ensure high-quality support systems are in place for students, staff and families.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the day-to-day management of SEND provision across the school

Maintaining the SEND register and ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice

Coordinating Teaching Assistant deployment and supporting performance management processes

Assisting with EHCP reviews, annual reviews and SEND documentation

Monitoring student progress and supporting intervention strategies

Leading and developing SEND support staff through meetings, training and professional development

Liaising with parents, carers, external agencies and primary feeder schools

Supporting exam access arrangements and SEND-related assessment processes

Planning and delivering literacy interventions for Key Stage 3 students

Working closely with pastoral and teaching teams to remove barriers to learning and improve student outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual who has:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND in a secondary school setting

Strong knowledge of SEND processes, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice

Experience coordinating support staff or leading interventions

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to analyse data and use it to inform support strategies

A commitment to inclusion and achieving positive outcomes for all learners

Experience of multi-agency working and liaising with parents and external professionals

A relevant SEND qualification or experience working within an inclusion department would be highly advantageous.

What the School Offers

A supportive and collaborative Inclusion Team

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A welcoming and inclusive school community

The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development

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If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and would like to join a dedicated secondary school in Barnsley, we'd love to hear from you.

Looking for something different?

If this role doesn't feel quite right for you, but you're thinking about your next move in education, please get in touch for a confidential chat about other opportunities that may suit you.

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