Assistant SENDCo and Medical Lead
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5784766b-7ad3-4991-afe0-2abe73ca1b30 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.