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SEND & Medical Support Co-ordinator - Rugeley John Taylor School
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SEND & Medical Support Co-ordinator
Permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week
Term Time plus 5 INSET days plus one week, working 40 weeks per year
Salary: Grade 7 (SCP 15-22) £31,015 to £34,811 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary: £27,480 - £30,843 per annum
Required as soon as possible
About the Role
Rugeley John Taylor School, part of John Taylor MAT, is proud to be growing the only ‘all-through’ school within our Trust family. Having opened our doors to our first cohorts in both secondary and primary phases we are continuing to build a school that will serve local communities from the earliest years right through to sixth form, offering a ‘gold standard’ learning experience. As we expand, we continue to embed the core features of John Taylor MAT that have become a hallmark of its success.
We are commencing the search for a committed and adaptable SEND & Medical Support Co-ordinator to coordinate the day-to-day support for pupils with medical needs and provide administrative and practical support to the SENDCo in relation to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The postholder will support the effective organisation, recording and communication of medical and SEND information and will liaise with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external professionals as required.
The successful candidate will be provided with full specialist training to manage health needs, including tracheostomy awareness and care and supporting pupils with diabetes management. You will work closely with the SENDCo to create inclusive opportunities for pupils to engage fully in school life. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity in which your work will have a profound impact on the wellbeing, independence and school experience of several young people.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day support for pupils with medical needs
- Provide administrative and practical support to the SENDCo in relation to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Support the effective organisation, recording and communication of medical and SEND information
- Liaise with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external professionals as required
- Work closely with the SENDCo to create inclusive opportunities for pupils to engage fully in school life
Requirements
- Experience of working in a medical, care or health-based setting
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Experience working with children with SEND and specific needs
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to children
- Technical skills to adapt to new technology
- The ability to build professional relationships with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
Above all, you must be able to demonstrate a deep commitment to the needs of pupils, ensuring their safety, comfort and inclusion, while proactively removing barriers to create an enjoyable, nurturing and secure learning environment.
How to Apply
Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@rjt.jtmat.co.uk
Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications: Friday 16th October 2026 12:00pm
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Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Important Notices
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.
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