SENDCO and Lead of Academic Support

Line Manager/Reporting into:            Head of Academics

Contract Type:                                       Permanent

Working Hours:                                     Full Time  

Start Date:                                              Sept ‘26

Reddam House Berkshire is a co-educational, independent school, housed in a Victorian mansion and set in 125 acres of wood and parkland.

Throughout the school our emphasis is on independence; we expect our students to work hard in the belief that success is in his or her own hands. From babies in our Early Learning School through to our Sixth Formers moving on to University, students are active participants in setting the direction of their educational journey, developing a love of learning and being empowered with the self-discipline that provides the bedrock for success.”

We have 800+ students between the ages of 3 months and 18 years are registered here (day students and boarders from age 11+). Children are recognised as individuals with unique skills to celebrate and given tailored support and guidance at Teaching Role each stage of their school career. Our structure of Early Learning School, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School means that every year group works with professionals who specialize and enjoy working with the students in their care.

The unique Reddam House philosophy and our formula for success are based to a large degree on the quality and depth of our curricula, cultural and sporting activities and especially our teaching staff, fully recognising that what goes on in the classroom between teacher and student strongly influences the success of the school.

ROLE SUMMARY & JOB PURPOSE

Reddam House, Berkshire are 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.

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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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);
• Reviewing progress and reporting on it, in line with school policies.
• Have responsibility for approving peripatetic staff invoices and ensuring that they are with Finance at the correct time.
• Liaising with staff about key dates and updates that will impact their teaching time.
• Ensuring that all staff are up to date with the correct safeguarding training, as specified by DSL.
• Arrange a suitable timetable for each member of the Academic Support team to teach allocated pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Set up and monitor the reporting tools shared with parents.
• Keep track of Academic Support charges..
• Recruit suitably qualified professionals to join the AS team, as required.

General Responsibilities

• Always upholding Reddam House’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• To have a working knowledge of all relevant Policies and Procedures;
• Always adhering to Reddam House’s Code of Conduct; maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct
• Adhering to all school policies and procedures
• Maintaining positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents and colleagues
• To be committed to ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to achieve their potential and meet the high expectations set for them;
• Participating fully in the academic and pastoral life of the School and playing an active part in the extra-curricular programme
• Attending INSET days as required.
• To observe all Health and Safety requirements to maintain a safe environment for students, colleagues and parents.

 This job description is not intended to be all embracing and the post holder shall be required to carry out any other duties as directed by their line manager, or other members of Senior Management, commensurate with training and experience. The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy (including Child Protection Procedures) at all times.

The closing date for applications is Friday 13^th March 2026. Please apply here.