Assistant Head – Inclusion & SENDCo – Bridge Learning Campus Secondary

Bridge Learning Campus is looking to appoint a SENDCo to make a significant and strategic contribution to our continuing school improvement by closing gaps in academic progress and personal development for children with SEND.

​What We’re Looking For

A dedicated and experienced SENDCo to lead our provision for students with special educational needs across the secondary phase. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. You will be passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring every student can thrive.

This is a key leadership role, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to deliver high-quality support, drive whole-school SEND strategy, and ensure outstanding outcomes for all learners. The successful candidate will lead on strategic planning for SEND provision, oversee the effective implementation of EHCPs, and support high-quality teaching and intervention across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will work closely with staff, families, and external professionals to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed.

This role will be responsible for the strategic leadership of SEND across our campus. You will lead our SEND team and our SEMH Lead, who work closely together to meet the needs of our SEND learners, who make up nearly 30% of our school cohort. You will ensure outstanding teaching & learning and additional support is in place, guaranteeing a high-quality education for all SEND pupils.

Working at BLC enables all staff to actively participate in the transformative poser of education. Our school mostly draws students from the areas of Hartcliffe, Whitchurch, Withywood, Filwood and Knowle West, in which are some of the wards of highest deprivation in our city. We are committed to accelerating our pupils’ progress and inspiring them to be confident and respectful young adults. We aim to build our pupils’ confidence through outstanding learning opportunities and inspiring experiences. All our staff understand the importance of their own graft and model this for our pupils. The skills and knowledge of our staff empowers our pupils to be the best, genuine version of themselves.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to;

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the secondary phase.
• Ensure that all students with additional needs receive high-quality support and inclusive teaching.
• Work alongside our teaching and learning team, to ensure adaptive practice raises achievement and progress for students with SEND.
• Contribute to supporting and developing staff in inclusive practice through strategic leadership
• Ensure all statutory responsibilities are met, as laid out in the SEND Code of Practice.

What We Offer

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority