SENDCo

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent opportunities for personal &

career development within the Co-op

Employee benefits: retail discounts, '

cycle to work scheme

Free confidential Employee Assistance

Local government pension scheme

Co-op staff discount

Job summary

Co-op Academy Broadhurst is a small one form entry primary with Nursery provision and a UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold status. We are seeking a part time SENDCo (0.6) to lead SEND provision and work with a friendly team to make a real difference to our pupils and community.

You will be responsible for leading SEND provision across the Academy, collaborating with colleagues and external partners to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND provision in a primary setting.
• Ability to work with colleagues and multi‑agency teams.
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Leading SEND provision across the Academy.
• Work collaboratively with staff and external partners to support pupils with SEND.

Skills

SENDCo experience

Leadership

Collaboration with multi‑disciplinary

Organisational skills

Job description

Your Role

Are you a SENDCo looking for a permanent role, where you can really make a difference to a community? Would you like to join our friendly and dedicated team and have a positive impact on young people's lives?

Co-op Academy Broadhurst is a small one form entry primary with Nursery provision. We are a welcoming school with children at the heart of everything we do. As a UNICEF Rights Respecting Gold School we promote children's rights and enable them to be the best that they can be.

We are passionate about providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a part time (0.6) SENDCo to work in our wonderful school. In our friendly and welcoming school, with supportive colleagues, you will be able to make a real impact on our academy, and on the lives of children across our community.

You will be responsible for Leading SEND provision across the Academy.

We can offer:

1. An academy that believes in and promotes children's rights
2. The opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, friendly and supportive team
3. Amazing pupils who genuinely have a voice and take an active part in the development of the Academy
4. An inclusive ethos where every child is valued

We are looking for someone who:

1. Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do
2. Leads the provision for our pupils with additional needs so it is the best it can be
3. Supports an engaging and inclusive learning environment for our pupils and their families
4. Works effectively with colleagues and multi‑agency teams
5. Is highly motivated and committed to supporting pupils with SEN
6. Is committed to creating opportunities to enable young people to thrive
7. Communicates effectively and possess the ability to work on your own initiative
8. Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school
9. Is motivated to do their very best
10. Has excellent organisational skills and enjoys a challenge
11. Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge are at the heart of everything we do.
12. Is willing to play a full part in the life of the academy

Why us?

We are proud to be part of the Co-op Academies Trust and work closely with all academies to achieve the shared goals, values and ways of being. The 'Ways of Being' are embedded in all that we do within the academy and the community. We have very high expectations of our staff and students and have a culture built upon trust and respect.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Ways of Being

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being':

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

1. Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust
2. Employee benefits such as retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more
3. Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
4. Local government pension scheme
5. Co-op staff discount and other benefits

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.