Assistant SENCo
Southern Cross School, Manchester, M22 4AB5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 26515 - 29198.90
Assistant SENCo job summary
Endeavour Federation is looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant SENCO to join our welcoming team at Southern Cross School. As part of our welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Assist the SENCO in the day-to-day management and coordination of SEN provision across the school.
- Support the identification and assessment of students with SEN, including the development and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of students with SEN.
- Provide guidance and support to teaching and support staff on effective strategies for inclusive education.
- Liaise with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns.
- Contribute to the maintenance of accurate records and documentation related to SEN provision.
- Support the development and delivery of staff training on SEN issues.
- Promote a positive and inclusive school culture that values diversity and encourages the participation of all students.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- A successful NQT support program.
- Free Onsite parking.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations
- Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
Southern Cross School
Southern Cross School is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.
Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.
Endeavour Federation
Endeavour Federation provides education for pupils in KS2, 3 and 4. Our aim is for all our pupils to develop their skills and reach their full potential in a safe learning environment.
Our schools include Castlefield Campus, Meade Hill School and Southern Cross School. All of our pupils have Education, Health and Care plans based primarily on a range of social, emotional and mental health issues. All of the staff are committed to providing an effective learning environment within small class sizes.
With a broad yet well balanced curriculum, including work experience opportunities and extracurricular activities, we ensure that students leave school with high aspirations, enthusiasm for the next stage of their lives and the skills and qualifications to reach their goals.
To find out more about the Federation and our schools, visit our website https://myendeavour.uk/
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially discussing the role with you in the near future. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
The Endeavour Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.
The Endeavour Federation is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Southern Cross School
- School type
- Special school, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 129 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Southern Cross School website (opens in new tab)
A Special School for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
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