Assistant Head (Inclusion and SENDCo)

CompanyBristol City Council

LocationBristol, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Description

Salary: L4 - 8 £55,745 to £61,533 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent / Full Time including 1.5 days teaching cover

Closing date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (Time TBC)

Nova Primary School want to build on the incredible work of our current SENDCO, who has transformed the provision and practice for SEND at Nova. You will quickly become one of the key people for a lot of our children and their families. You will work closely with the Leadership Team and will be supported by the Headteacher. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people. You will be an inspiring role model, focused on helping pupils most in need of support. We work as a team to support our children, especially our most vulnerable children, to engage positively in school in the classroom and with their peers. We work with our families to find solutions and appropriate support for our children to ensure success in school.

As this role has a strong focus on the leadership of SEND, we welcome applicants who are experienced SENDCos. We can provide strong CPLD, and opportunities to grow to become the best practitioner you can be.

Main Purpose

Lead the school's inclusion strategy, ensuring all pupils have access to high-quality education and support.
Oversee the SEND provision, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support pupil progress and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the school's SEND policy and provision.
Coordinate and manage the work of the SEND team.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are maintained for all pupils with SEND.
Provide guidance and support to teachers and support staff on effective differentiation and inclusion strategies.
Lead on the assessment and identification of pupils' needs.
Liaise with parents and carers to ensure effective communication and involvement in their child's education.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of provision

We Offer

Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
Paid induction and training suited to the role
Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Use of the Cycle Scheme

Paid completion of a DBS check

Flu vaccination vouchers

Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)

Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme

Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Nova Primary school welcome a visit and can offer Wednesday 28 January at 9:30am or Thursday 29 January at 3:30pm. Please contact the recruitment team if you would like to arrange a visit.

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

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