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Assistant SENDCo
| Posting date: | 25 March 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2025 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a04812d3-0068-43c0-b65f-2c1066c249b1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Assistant SENDCo will play a pivotal role in supporting the SENDCo to manage and enhance the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role is dedicated to promoting high-quality teaching, ensuring effective resource use, and achieving high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. The Assistant SENDCo will provide targeted support to students with complex needs, ensuring that every pupil is included and supported. Additionally, the role involves fostering innovation in teaching methods and the use of technology to maximise outcomes for SEND students.
Qualifications and Training
• Level 4 qualification or above in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Special Educational Needs, Psychology, Social Care)
• Evidence of continued professional development in SEND or related areas
• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics
• Training in specific SEND interventions (e.g., Speech and Language, Autism awareness, Precision Teaching)
• Experience of working with external agencies such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and CAMHS
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
• a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
• a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
• friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
• a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
• happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
• rich, high-quality professional development
• access to a bespoke wellbeing programme
• automatic enrolment to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
• the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve
Further details about the role
Please see attached advert pack containing full details of the role and requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding
Waterloo Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory three-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act. Please note CV’s are not accepted. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Please see Zest Academy Trust Recruitment and Selection policy for further details - located on our school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/
The Assistant SENDCo will play a pivotal role in supporting the SENDCo to manage and enhance the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role is dedicated to promoting high-quality teaching, ensuring effective resource use, and achieving high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. The Assistant SENDCo will provide targeted support to students with complex needs, ensuring that every pupil is included and supported. Additionally, the role involves fostering innovation in teaching methods and the use of technology to maximise outcomes for SEND students.
Qualifications and Training
• Level 4 qualification or above in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Special Educational Needs, Psychology, Social Care)
• Evidence of continued professional development in SEND or related areas
• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics
• Training in specific SEND interventions (e.g., Speech and Language, Autism awareness, Precision Teaching)
• Experience of working with external agencies such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and CAMHS
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
• a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
• a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
• friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
• a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
• happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
• rich, high-quality professional development
• access to a bespoke wellbeing programme
• automatic enrolment to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
• the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve
Further details about the role
Please see attached advert pack containing full details of the role and requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding
Waterloo Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory three-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act. Please note CV’s are not accepted. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Please see Zest Academy Trust Recruitment and Selection policy for further details - located on our school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/