SEND Unit Teacher & Assistant SENDco

Benchill Primary School, Manchester, M22 8EJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B £3391

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Purpose of the Role:

To provide high-quality, inclusive teaching within the school’s SEND Unit, supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.

In addition, the postholder will support the SENDCo in leading, coordinating, and developing SEND provision across the school as Assistant SENDCo, with a focus on pupil progress, effective support, and collaborative working with staff, families and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning (SEND Unit) Plan and deliver tailored, engaging lessons for pupils with diverse needs (e.g. ASD, SLCN, MLD), aligned with EHCP outcomes and developmental levels.

Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment that supports both academic and emotional development.

Use a range of assessment methods to track progress and inform planning.

Work closely with support staff to deliver effective interventions and promote positive behaviour and engagement.

Encourage independence and life skills alongside academic development.

Assistant SENDCo Responsibilities:

Assist the SENDCo with coordinating SEND provision across the school, ensuring statutory duties and best practices are followed.

Support teachers and support staff in identifying and implementing appropriate strategies and adjustments for pupils with SEND.

Help oversee provision mapping, intervention planning, and progress tracking for SEND pupils across the school.

Contribute to the creation, implementation and review of EHCPs, IEPs and individual support plans.

Liaise with external professionals (e.g. EPs, SALTs, CAMHS, inclusion teams) and support referrals as needed. Lead on a particular area of SEND (e.g. Communication & Interaction, SEMH, Cognition & Learning) depending on school needs.

Contribute to the development and delivery of SEND CPD for staff. Assist with preparing paperwork and data for SEND reviews, annual reviews, and inspections.

Professional and Pastoral Duties:

Establish effective relationships with parents/carers, involving them in their child’s learning and progress.

Promote the school’s inclusive ethos and high expectations for all learners.

Support with transition planning, both within school phases and to/from external settings.

Uphold all safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a safe learning environment for vulnerable pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Incredible children who love their school and love to learn.

A successful and ambitious community school with a clear vision and the highest aspirations for all its children.

The opportunity to make change and drive innovation.

A supportive Headteacher, leadership team and school family.

A welcoming and friendly school community.

A school that cares for and nurtures every member of our school family, including our staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@benchill.manchester.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Benchill Primary School SEND Unit Teacher.pdf - 2.42 MB (opens in new tab)

About Benchill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 531 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Benchill Primary School website
• Email address: head@benchill.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 9983075
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/benchill-primary-school

• We provide a safe and stimulating environment to enable our children to achieve their best
• We were rated ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted
• We have a strong dedicated staff all sharing our vision and motivation to provide the best possible outcomes for our children.

Arranging a visit to Benchill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@benchill.manchester.sch.uk.

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