SENDCo (Assessment Centre)

Purpose of the post:

• The Assessment Centre SEND Coordinator will lead the ENGAGE assessment centre provision, ensuring young people are supported to access appropriate, sustainable, and successful educational pathways.
• The role plays a key part in early identification, high‑quality assessment and multi‑agency working, enabling timely decision‑making and effective transition planning for young people with SEND and additional vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities of the Post:

ENGAGE Assessment Centre Coordination

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision within the ENGAGE assessment centre, ensuring high‑quality, inclusive and trauma‑informed practice.
• Manage a SEND-focused caseload, overseeing assessment activity, tracking progress and outcomes, and ensuring appropriate recommendations are made.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and supportive assessment centre culture that prioritises engagement, wellbeing and aspiration
• Ensure assessment centre processes support young people to transition successfully to suitable next placements.

Assessment, Identification and Planning

• Carry out and/or coordinate comprehensive assessments to identify SEND, barriers to learning and appropriate support strategies.
• Use assessment findings to inform clear, evidence‑based recommendations, interventions and transition plans, within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to SEND documentation, including support plans, referral reports and assessment summaries, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain accurate records and data to support decision‑making, quality assurance and reporting.

Working with Families and Professionals

• Work collaboratively with students and their families / carers, ensuring their views and experiences inform assessment and planning.
• Liaise closely with school staff, SEND teams and a multi‑disciplinary network (e.g. local authorities, external professionals, alternative providers).
• Support joined‑up planning that ensures continuity, clarity and consistency of support across settings.

SEND Systems, Compliance and Quality

• Support SEND statutory processes where relevant, ensuring work aligns with the SEND Code of Practice and organisational procedures.
• Monitor the impact of assessment centre interventions and pathways, using data and feedback to inform improvement.
• Keep up to date with SEND guidance and best practice, contributing to the ongoing development of ENGAGE provision.

Leadership and Professional Responsibilities

• Line manage and coach support staff through appraisal, supervision and CPD.
• Model high expectations, inclusive practice and professional conduct aligned with school and company values.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies, procedures and staff code of conduct.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Attend all scheduled company training days, team coaching, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required commensurate with the scale and function of the post

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out theLiverpool legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

SENDCo (Level 7)

Purpose of the post:

• Lead and coordinate the complete SEND journey, maintaining compliance with statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Equality Act 2010 and Children and Families Act 2014
• Ensure pupils with SEND are identified, assessed and supported through the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review) and coordinate EHCP provision
• Be familiar with JCQ requirements and qualified to assess Exam Access Arrangements.
• Ensure high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed practice, embedding a consistent, whole-school approach
• Build strong partnerships with families, staff and external professionals to secure tailored support and successful outcomes for every student

Responsibilities of the Post:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for SEND across the school, ensuring statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of the school’s SEND strategy, policy and provision, maintaining a clear strategic overview of outcomes for young people with SEND.
• Act as the first point of contact for SEND-related queries, working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers and external agencies to secure effective support for young people.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision, including the graduated approach, EHCP implementation and the delivery of high-quality, targeted interventions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND records, including the SEND Register, provision maps, ILPs, one-page profiles and relevant systems (e.g. Eduspot), ensuring information is shared appropriately with staff and parents/carers.
• Lead assessment, monitoring and review processes for pupils with SEND, including Annual Reviews, ensuring statutory timescales are met and documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Provide professional guidance, training and support to staff to promote inclusive, high-quality teaching, effective behaviour management and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Work closely with the Head of Inclusion, SLT and external professionals to support admissions, referrals, provision planning and EHCP processes.
• Keep up to date with national and local SEND guidance, JCQ Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments, advising staff and contributing to SEND reporting and quality assurance.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to the curriculum, wider school life and enrichment opportunities for all young people with SEND.

Support to the Head of Inclusion

• Meet regularly to review admissions, referrals and provision planning.
• Contribute to the development of provision maps and proposals in response to referrals.
• Respond to requests for information and EHCP consultations within statutory and organisational timescales.

School Leadership Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the School Leadership Team, modelling high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and professional conduct.
• Line manage and support Teaching Assistants through appraisal, supervision and CPD.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning, behaviour support, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Support quality assurance, policy implementation and compliance with statutory requirements, inspections and audits.

Leadership and Professional Responsibilities:

• Line manage and coach support staff through appraisal, supervision and CPD.
• Model high expectations, inclusive practice and professional conduct aligned with school and company values.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies, procedures and staff code of conduct.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Attend all scheduled company training days, team coaching, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• HuddersfieldUndertake any other duties that may be required commensurate with the scale and function of the post

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out theLiverpool legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

School Administrator

Purpose of the post:

The School Administrator is responsible for supporting the school by providing administrative support and an efficient and courteous reception service, including some financial administration.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure student attendance is recorded and communicated on time, and in accordance with the school procedures.
• Monitor and report on student absences.
• Process documentation as required, e.g. letters, reports, memos, collation of data.
• To input information onto the school’s database and extract information as required.
• Respond to routine correspondence and requests for information.

Operating a reception service that promotes a professional image of the school.

Duties to include:

• Processing telephone calls and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Operating standard office equipment e.g. photocopier, printer.
• Recording and distribution of incoming mail and organisation of external post.
• Ensuring that face to face enquiries from visitors, parents, staff and students are dealt with appropriately and that the schools visitors’ procedure is strictly followed.
• First aid and fire marshal training and responsibilities.

Support to the Finance Team:

• Administer and maintain petty cash, ensuring accurate record-keeping, reconciliation, and adherence to internal procedures.
• Process and issue petty cash payments for approved student travel and other authorised expenditure.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Model high expectations, inclusive practice and professional conduct aligned with school and company values.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies, procedures and staff code of conduct.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Attend all scheduled company training days, team coaching, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required commensurate with the scale and function of the post

Desirable:

• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable (as the role may be between two schools), but not essential.
• First aid training.
• Experience in an administrative/receptionist role.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Band 3

Purpose of the post:

The purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role is to provide general support to teaching staff and students, assisting with the implementation of learning strategies under supervision. This role focuses on providing basic interventions and classroom support to help students engage with their learning.

Responsibilities of the Post:

• Provide general assistance to teachers in managing classroom activities.
• Support students with their learning under the direction of the teacher or SEN staff.
• Assist in implementing planned interventions and small group activities.
• Help prepare classroom resources and maintain a tidy learning environment.
• Supervise students during break times and transitions.
• Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Attend relevant training and staff meetings as required.
• Maintain basic records of student progress and support provided.

General Duties:

• Support, uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies and procedures.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information from the wider team and SLT.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Commitment to your own continuous professional development (CPD).
• Take an active part in appraising own work as part of the annual appraisal process.
• Attend company training days, team building, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Be willing to travel sporadically between sites.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support from your line manager.
• Live and breathe ES Company Values.
• Other reasonable duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading.

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

Teacher

Purpose of the post:

The purpose of the Teacher role is to be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that align with Quality First Teaching (QFT) standards. This role involves planning, teaching, and assessing students while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You will work closely with the Curriculum Manager and the wider school team to ensure effective curriculum delivery and positive student outcomes.

Responsibilities of the post:

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that are aligned with the school’s curriculum policy and ethos, embedding a broad and balanced range of topics that challenge and support students at all levels.
• Ensure differentiation and scaffolding are embedded in teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL students.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies and resources to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Foster independent learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
• Work closely with Subject Coordinators and the Curriculum Manager to implement and refine curriculum plans.

Assessment & Student Progress

• Use formative and summative assessment methods to track student progress and inform future teaching. Ensure the school’s marking policy is implemented consistently.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback, helping students understand their progress and areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and contribute to progress reviews and reports.
• Work collaboratively with the IQA coordinator to ensure students are on the correct pathway of study and entered in for exams at the correct level.
• Produce half-termly ILP’s and home school reports that clearly communicate progress and agreed targets.

Classroom & Behaviour Management

• Establish and maintain high expectations for student behaviour and engagement.
• Create a positive and respectful classroom culture that promotes learning and well-being.
• Implement school-wide behaviour policies and trauma-informed approaches, such as PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity & Empathy)
• Support students to de-escalate when they are experiencing difficulties regulating their behaviours / emotional responses using positive reinforcement and intervention strategies when needed.

Communication

• Ensure regular communication with teachers, parents and students and be responsible for producing reports as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records following all internal reporting procedures and use of any online recording systems. (I.e Eduspot, data spreadsheets etc)
• Attend or contribute information to meetings regarding individual students’ progress such as EHCP Annual Review

Wider School

• Provide cover / support where required across the school and assist in the supervision of students as required, for example, on trips, at break times or in exams, or in the event of staff shortages.

General Duties

• Support, uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies and procedures.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information from the wider team and SLT.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Commitment to your own continuous professional development (CPD).
• Take an active part in appraising own work as part of the annual appraisal process.
• Attend company training days, team building, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Be willing to travel sporadically between sites.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support from your line manager.
• Live and breathe ES Company Values.
• Other reasonable duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading.

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Band 1

Purpose of the post:

The purpose of the Teaching Assistant role is to provide general support to teaching staff and students, assisting with the implementation of learning strategies under supervision. This role focuses on providing basic interventions and classroom support to help students engage with their learning.

Responsibilities of the Post:

• Provide general assistance to teachers in managing classroom activities.
• Support students with their learning under the direction of the teacher or SEN staff.
• Assist in implementing planned interventions and small group activities.
• Help prepare classroom resources and maintain a tidy learning environment.
• Supervise students during break times and transitions.
• Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Attend relevant training and staff meetings as required.
• Maintain basic records of student progress and support provided.

General Duties:

• Support, uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies and procedures.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information from the wider team and SLT.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Commitment to your own continuous professional development (CPD).
• Take an active part in appraising own work as part of the annual appraisal process.
• Attend company training days, team building, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Be willing to travel sporadically between sites.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support from your line manager.
• Live and breathe ES Company Values.
• Other reasonable duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading.

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

School Cook and Wellbeing Assistant

Purpose of the post:

To prepare and serve nutritious meals within a safe and compliant kitchen environment while building positive relationships with young people. The postholder will play an important role in supporting students’ wellbeing, encouraging healthy eating, and working collaboratively with staff to help students access food and drink in ways that meet their individual needs.

Responsibilities of the post:

• Plan, prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks: Prepare food that meets the needs of students, staff and visitors, taking account of dietary requirements, allergies, preferences and sensory needs.
• Maintain a safe and compliant kitchen: Ensure all food preparation, storage and service complies with food hygiene, health and safety, allergen and environmental health requirements. Always maintain personal hygiene and a professional appearance.
• Manage food safety systems: Complete and maintain all required records, including Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) documentation, temperature monitoring, cleaning schedules and stock rotation procedures.
• Order and manage kitchen supplies: Monitor stock levels, place orders, manage deliveries and minimise waste while working within agreed budgets.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming dining environment: Ensure kitchen, dining and food preparation areas are clean, organised and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.
• Build positive relationships with young people: Act as a trusted and approachable adult, creating positive daily interactions that contribute to students’ wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Support students to access food and drink: Work flexibly with students who may experience anxiety, sensory differences, emotional regulation difficulties or other barriers to eating and drinking.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues: Share observations and contribute to discussions with education, pastoral and therapeutic staff to help identify strategies that support individual students’ needs.
• Promote healthy eating and independence: Encourage positive attitudes towards food, nutrition and self-care in ways that are appropriate to each young person’s needs and stage of development.
• Supporting colleagues and trainees: Support trainees, volunteers or assistants working within the kitchen by providing instruction, encouragement and opportunities to develop practical skills in a safe and welcoming environment.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Model high expectations, inclusive practice and professional conduct aligned with school and company values.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies, procedures and staff code of conduct.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and continuous professional development.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Attend all scheduled company training days, team coaching, INSET Days and meetings as required.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required commensurate with the scale and function of the post

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

Student Support

Purpose of the post:

Using a strengths-based, holistic approach, you will work to promote the following key areas:

• Improve Attendance
• Improve Engagement
• Improve Behaviour
• Improve Health Needs
• Improve Educational Outcomes

Responsibilities of the post:

• Carry out targeted interventions and clear plans of support, both on and off-site, as directed by the Student Service Manager and/or Progress Leads.
• Work alongside teachers to offer students support with behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy, considering trauma-informed and PACE approaches.
• Foster links between home and school, carrying out home visits as directed.
• Attend and contribute during staff meetings and briefings.
• Share timely information with the team and update the school management systems, such as Eduspot or Student Strat notes, with relevant observations/info.
• Have an understanding of local knowledge and/or resources available to support student outcomes, i.e., leisure facilities, holiday activities etc. Deliver meaningful after-school activity
• Support students to access help from external agencies or health services.
• Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school, and at breaks and lunch times where required, supporting students to transition between activities.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required.
• Provide cover where required in the event of staff shortages.

General Duties:

• Support, uphold and contribute to the development of ES policies and procedures.
• Provide timely responses to emails or requests for information from the wider team and SLT.
• Manage your online calendar and ensure important deadlines are met, seeking support where required.
• Commitment to your own continuous professional development (CPD).
• Take an active part in appraising own work as part of the annual appraisal process.
• Attend company training days, team building, INSET days and meetings as required.
• Be willing to travel sporadically between sites.
• Attend ES Team Awards ceremony held annually each December.
• Access 1:1 coaching and support from your line manager.
• Live and breathe ES Company Values.
• Other reasonable duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading.

Safeguarding Statement

All adults working in, or on behalf of the school have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. This includes responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please refer to the below document. This guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teaching staff and the wider workforce including volunteers; governors, directors and board members. It sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2