Additional and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 

Under the direction of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher, the Assistant Headteacher will: 

Promote a culture and practices that allow all pupils to access the curriculum  

Have ambitious expectations for all pupils  

Make sure the school works effectively with parents, carers and professionals to identify additional needs, and provide support and adaptation where appropriate 

Make sure the school fulfils statutory duties regarding the SEND Code of Practice. 

Implement and update efficient processes for assessing and reviewing the progress of students 

To set and monitor targets for student performance and adapt provision if necessary to ensure that needs are met for raising achievement 

To make referrals to, and liaise with outside agencies in order to enlist specialist support where necessary 

To make referrals for Education, Health and Care Plans including for additional funding and conduct all associated reviews 

Carry out an annual audit, evaluation and draw up an Action Plan to address future development and expenditure related to this area of responsibility 

Undertake day-to-day co-ordination of provision through close liaison with staff, parents and external agencies 

To be involved in identifying all levels of need, planning and reviewing appropriate and effective differentiation and learning strategies for students with varying needs 

Work with students individually or in groups with more challenging needs and set up model teaching for Teachers and Teaching Assistants to carry out 

Liaise with other schools to ensure continuity of support and learning when transferring students with SEND 

To coordinate and carry out Annual Review meetings for all students 

SENCo Responsibilities 

(In line with the SEND Code of Practice) 

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy 

Coordinate provision for pupils with SEND  

Ensure appropriate interventions are in place 

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision 

Maintain accurate SEND records and ensure statutory compliance  

Liaise with parents/carers   

Work with external agencies (e.g. educational psychologists, therapists) 

Manage the EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) process, including reviews 

Ensure staff are supported and trained to meet the needs of SEND pupil  

Lead on inclusive teaching strategies and differentiation 

Organisational management and school improvement 

Under the direction of the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher, the Assistant Headteacher will: 

Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively and efficiently 

Ensure staff and pupils’ safety and welfare through effective approaches to safeguarding, as part of duty of care 

Ensure rigorous approaches to identifying, managing and mitigating risk 

Ensure effective use of budgets and resources 

Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context 

Make sure school improvement strategies are effectively implemented 

Staff management and professional development 

Under the direction of the headteacher or deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will: 

Performance-manage middle leaders, including carrying out appraisals and holding staff to account for their performance 

Manage staff well, with due attention to workload 

Ensure staff have access to appropriate, high-standard professional development opportunities 

Keep up to date with developments in education 

Seek training and continuing professional development to meet their own needs 

Governance, accountability and working in partnership 

Under the direction of the headteacher or deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will: 

Work with the governing board as appropriate 

Make sure the school effectively and efficiently operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties 

Work successfully with other schools and organisations  

Maintain working relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues to improve educational outcomes for all pupils