Assistant SENDCo and Provision Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £42,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 289326FAJ |
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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Assistant SENDCo and Provision Lead
Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: November 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth in service, we are expanding our team and seeking a committed Assistant SENDCo & Provision Lead to help us deliver even greater outcomes for our pupils at Acorn Park School, located in Norwich.
About the Role
This role is instrumental in raising standards of achievement for pupils with varied and complex needs across all curriculum areas.
Working closely with the SENDCo, you will take operational leadership of SEND provision within the education team. You will collaborate with teaching staff, senior leaders, and the Clinical Lead to provide expert support and advice—ensuring students’ individual needs are met and barriers to learning are overcome.
You will also be responsible for leading EHCP annual reviews, supporting individual students and small groups, and contributing to the delivery of targeted provision.
What We're Looking For:
A qualified teacher with a passion for SEND education
Someone ready to take the next step in their career with leadership responsibilities
A professional who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive school environment
A motivated individual committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
Key Responsibilities
Act as operational lead for SEND provision within the education team
Support inclusion across the school in collaboration with the SENDCo and other key staff
Lead and manage EHCP annual reviews
Deliver and support targeted interventions for students
Provide specialist support and guidance to staff to meet individual pupil needs
Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support learners
Requirements
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Degree or equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience delivering or supporting provision such as Lego Therapy, Precision Teaching, or Emotional Literacy
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, families, and external professionals
About us
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Assistant SENDCo and Provision Lead
Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: November 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth in service, we are expanding our team and seeking a committed Assistant SENDCo & Provision Lead to help us deliver even greater outcomes for our pupils at Acorn Park School, located in Norwich.
About the Role
This role is instrumental in raising standards of achievement for pupils with varied and complex needs across all curriculum areas.
Working closely with the SENDCo, you will take operational leadership of SEND provision within the education team. You will collaborate with teaching staff, senior leaders, and the Clinical Lead to provide expert support and advice—ensuring students’ individual needs are met and barriers to learning are overcome.
You will also be responsible for leading EHCP annual reviews, supporting individual students and small groups, and contributing to the delivery of targeted provision.
What We're Looking For:
A qualified teacher with a passion for SEND education
Someone ready to take the next step in their career with leadership responsibilities
A professional who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive school environment
A motivated individual committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
Key Responsibilities
Act as operational lead for SEND provision within the education team
Support inclusion across the school in collaboration with the SENDCo and other key staff
Lead and manage EHCP annual reviews
Deliver and support targeted interventions for students
Provide specialist support and guidance to staff to meet individual pupil needs
Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support learners
Requirements
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Degree or equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience delivering or supporting provision such as Lego Therapy, Precision Teaching, or Emotional Literacy
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, families, and external professionals
About us
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit