Salary: NJC Scale 6/7 (Outer London Points 18-25) £35,520 - £39,276 FTE Actual Salary: £30,631 - £33,870 per annum (pro-rata) Permanent School Contract | QTS Not Required A welcoming and ambitious mainstream secondary school in Shirley, Croydon is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Deputy SENDCo to join its Inclusion team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking school. The role offers genuine leadership development and would suit candidates from a variety of SEND backgrounds, including learning support, inclusion, specialist provision, speech and language support, pastoral care or those aspiring to become a SENDCo in the future. This an excellent opportunity for experienced non-teaching SEND professionals looking to progress into a leadership role. The Role Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) and SENDCo, you will play a key role in ensuring students with additional needs receive exceptional support and achieve their full potential. You will help lead SEND provision across the school, oversee key interventions, support the daily running of the school's Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP), and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external agencies to remove barriers to learning. This position offers excellent professional development and the opportunity to build your knowledge and leadership experience within a highly supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Supporting the leadership and delivery of SEND provision across the school • Monitoring and developing provision within the Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) • Coordinating targeted interventions and support programmes • Conducting and overseeing SEND assessments and screening processes • Supporting students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) • Tracking progress and evaluating the impact of interventions • Developing and reviewing individual support and engagement plans • Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, parents and carers • Liaising with external agencies and representing the school at multi-agency meetings • Supporting successful transitions for SEND learners • Promoting inclusive practice and helping colleagues meet the needs of all learners What We're Looking For We are keen to hear from candidates who have: • Experience working with children or young people with SEND • A strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND support • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • The ability to work effectively with staff, families and external professionals • Strong organisational and case-management skills • Ambition to develop as a SEND leader • A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people Why Apply? ? Permanent school-based position ? Competitive Outer London salary package ? QTS NOT required ? Excellent career progression opportunities ? Supportive and experienced Inclusion leadership team ? Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives ? Well-resourced mainstream secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion Location Shirley, Croydon If you are an ambitious SEND professional looking for a permanent leadership opportunity where you can make a real difference and continue to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Tessa Ejehu&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044</strong></strong>