Role Overview
We are looking to appoint an inspirational and talented DeputySENCo to work closely with the SENCo in the strategic and operational delivery of high quality, trauma informed provision for students with SpecialEducational Needs and Disabilities with the aim of identifying needs and raising SEN student achievement.
Responsibilities
This role will take a lead role in coordinating exam access arrangements for students in line with JCQ regulations, and where necessary test students. They will manage the operation of the learning support area (BOOST) to create a safe, secure learning base where students with a SEN can access personalised and targeted support to overcome barriers to learning. This role will oversee the work of the Inclusion Support Assistant to ensure effective, timely and targeted interventions for students.
Desired Qualifications
* Have worked as a HLTA in a school
* Have Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels
* Are eager to work in a school in which students have a genuine love of learning
* Have an understanding of the trauma informed approach
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications is Monday 29th June 2026 at 12pm, with interviews likely to be WC 6th July 2026.
Our Commitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our school. The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Rugby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); online checks as part of KCSIE; medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK. Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Data Protection
The Trust’s Data Protection and Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.rugbyhighschool.co.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=60
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