Are you a trained or aspiring SENDCo looking to work on a part-time basis? Do you have experience or an understanding of this rewarding role?

A fantastic opportunity has presented for a trained or aspiring SENDCO to work on a part-time basis in a wonderful school in Droylsden, Tameside. This is a part-time role (3-4 days a week) which will start September 2024 with a view to transferring onto a permanent school contract. This role is predominantly a non-teaching role. However, one day a week would be spent in is EYFS to learn about families and children in the early stage of their education journey in order to pave the way for a successful experience throughout school.

This exciting opportunity pays an attractive salary (between £170-210 per day) and would suit those who have a passion for SEND and supporting strong child, parent and agency partnerships to support best outcomes for children.

About the Role

As the Send and Inclusion lead, you will be at the centre of the SEND provision and will develop a fabulous knowledge of staff, children and families across school. You will successfully support children with additional needs on EHCP plans and be tasked with monitoring progress and inputting data online as well as ensuring paperwork is up to date. Where necessary, you will communicate with external agencies to arrange review meetings, discuss future plans and feedback on individual pupil progress.

The successful candidate will:

Have prior experience as SENDCo in the primary setting or have a strong background in SEND and be an aspiring SENDCo with a strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice.
Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership team.
Have experience planning and delivering provision for a wide range of specific needs including teaching and learning and leadership activities.
Have a passion for ensuring children with SEND and their families are well supported
Uphold the positive ethos of the school and promote teamwork at every opportunity.

This single form entry school is based in Droylsden is part of a wider academy trust and has a strong reputation for developing teachers to be the very best they can be. The school has a committed and vibrant team of staff who are passionate about the role they play in shaping the future for children.

To be successful in this role:

You must hold QTS status or an equivalent teaching qualification.
Have a background in teaching and SEND with recent references to demonstrated excellent practice in/out the classroom.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to excel in this SEND and Inclusion Lead role, I would love to hear from you. Please call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email your CV to Charlotte.gaffney@twrecruitment.com for consideration.

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer