Role: Assistant SENDCo
Start Date: January 2027
Location: Outwood Academy Ormesby
Salary: L1 - L5 (£53,586 to £59,137 per annum)
Working Pattern: 1.0 FTE
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo to support the leadership and development of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision. Your role will be to ensure that Outwood Academy Ormesby students with additional needs receive high-quality support, interventions and inclusive teaching strategies to help them succeed.
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.
As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.
We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.
As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at c.gamble@ormesby.outwood.com.
You will also work closely with the Vice Principal, Lead SENDCo and the Inclusion team to develop and deliver high-quality inclusive practices, while also providing guidance on interventions, funding applications and compliance with statutory requirements. By fostering collaboration among colleagues, you will create an integrated support network, enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all students with additional needs.
The Assistant SENDCo role requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). To be a Qualified SENDCo or demonstrate willingness to take the National SENCO Award Masters level qualification is also essential. Essential experience includes substantial teaching and a proven track record of success with all SEN pupil groups.
The successful candidate must also demonstrate experience with staff management, working cooperatively with parents and other professionals, and planning/delivering a professional development programme.
Key skills required include a strong knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusion best practice, and pastoral care as well as an understanding of the needs of children. They need a sound understanding of the National Curriculum and strategies to support children with special needs. Finally, the role requires effective communication, prioritizing work, and a commitment to the Trust's "Students First" ethos.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
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.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
