Assistant SENDCo and Medical Lead

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G SCP 23 £30,493 - SCP 28 £34,671 (Actual salary, TTO + 5 Days)

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Alder Community High School

Assessment Date: To be arranged

Are you currently working with children or young people with SEND and looking for a new challenge? Are you a teacher looking for a change of direction in your career? Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching or a career working with children and young people? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then our Assistant SENDCO and Medical Lead role could be for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant SENDCo and Medical Lead to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and who thrives in a collaborative, student-centred environment. This is a key role in supporting the SENDCo and coordinating all SEND and medical needs of students in the school.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.

High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.

An extensive package of CPD.

A stimulating and friendly working environment.

Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.

Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.

Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.

Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.

Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.

The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.

Local government pension scheme.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week. The position is term time only plus 5 additional days. The additional days will be worked flexibly to cover events outside of the normal school day or during the school holidays. Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time.

Get in touch to arrange a visit

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Applications should be completed and submitted online via the DfE Teacher Vacancies portal here by 9am on Wednesday 15^th April 2026.