SENDCo Assistant Head Teacher at The Woodside Primary Academy

Green Park Village Primary Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible working

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being support

Job summary

The Woodside Primary Academy is seeking a SENDCo Assistant Headteacher to lead the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability, promoting high‑quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning for all pupils.

You will work with the Education, Welfare and Pastoral Lead to ensure inclusive practice, contribute to the wider life of the school, and benefit from professional development and REAch2 Academy Trust training.

Responsibilities

• Manage provision for pupils identified as having SEND.
• Promote high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.
• Collaborate with Education, Welfare and Pastoral Lead to ensure effective provision.

Skills

SENDCo role

Inclusive teaching

Resource management

Professional development

Job description

About this Role

As SENDCo Assistant Headteacher, at The Woodside PrimaryAcademy you will manage the provision for pupils identified as havingSpecial Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), including promotinghigh-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards oflearning and achievement for all pupils. You will work with and alongside ourEducation, Welfare and Pastoral Lead, ensuring effective provision for allpupils with additional needs.

We are looking for an individual who is:

• Able to make learning engaging, inclusive and fun;

• Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school;

• Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom more engaging;

• Dedicated to on-going professional development.

For successful candidates we can offer:

• Amazing children who want to be the best versions of themselves

• A dedicated, motivated staff

• A leadership team who works with the staff and listens to feedback

• An active school community with supportive families

• A commitment to bespoke professional development based on EEF research

• Feedback to ensure growth

• A vibrant and welcoming learning environment

• Excellent training at all levels through the school and REAch2 Academy Trust

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primaryacademy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child,regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an excitingand fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionateeducators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career andwell-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with greatbenefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy arein a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for allstaff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policiesand our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care andsafeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances,and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels ofsafeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job basedon the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the jobdescription and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staffwill be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and incompliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguardinglegislation and statutory guidance.Anenhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates,including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria forregulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitmentprocesses, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any informationsupplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidentialwaste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordancewith our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processedappropriately. For further details on how your information will be managedduring the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.