Senior SENDCO & Lead Academic Support Job at International School of Monza (Wokingham)

Job Description

Reddam House are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated SENDco and Lead of Academic Support for Middle and Senior School to encourage all students to make progress no matter their ability. This role starts in September 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding pupils with SEND, including reporting information for the census, inspections and ensuring the SEND Register is up-to-date and communicated to the relevant parents.

Job Responsibility

Testing/administering applications for Access Arrangements leading to the examination years in Middle and Senior School and working with the Exams’ Officer to ensure these run smoothly during both internal tests/exams and external examinations
Ensuring all staff understand and deliver the Access Arrangements for each relevant child, reporting back on any difficulties
Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils
those requiring additional support/those requiring extension to achieve their potential and those who require further pastoral support through monitoring and training, for example, at INSETs
Provide bespoke advice on how to support individual students with SEN
Provide a process and deliver support for students suspected of showing signs of difficulties of an SEN nature
Assist parents in understanding the needs of their children and signpost/support for diagnosis, as required, whether privately or via the NHS route
Manage any SEN budget effectively and efficiently for Middle and Senior School
Monitoring and intervening to ensure sound learning and discipline for students with SEN throughout the Middle and Senior School
Assist the Admission’s team in identifying students’ suitability for the school, both in group testing and in individual admission queries
To monitor the teaching of Academic Support teachers to encourage students to achieve progression of learning through: Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which are both multi-sensory and achievable to build confidence and consolidate learning
Challenging pupils and ensuring high levels of interest
Liaising with other academic support teachers, class teachers and other professionals (eg SLT or external agencies)
Arrange a suitable timetable for each member of the Academic Support team to teach allocated pupils 1:1 and in small groups

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification
National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs (NPQ SENCO)
Significant experience working with students with SEN in an educational setting
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in SEN provision

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Exceptional career opportunities
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