SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator)

Banks Lane Junior School is a fully subscribed, popular, and successful three-form entry junior school, judged as ‘Good’ in our latest Ofsted inspection (July 2024). We are incredibly proud of our wonderful school community, which boasts a highly talented staff team, well-behaved children, and an excellent, vibrant curriculum.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced SENDCo with a proven track record of inclusive practice and SEND leadership. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and SEND Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring every child with special educational needs or disabilities reaches their full potential.

The post is part time (3.5 days) and would suit someone who is looking for flexibility in their working hours. We are open to discuss a variety of options for working hours over a school week. Further hours may be available for the ideal candidate. The post will include a small amount of weekly teaching time.

The successful candidate will be an experienced SENDCo who:

• Inspires & Champions Inclusion: Motivates colleagues to deliver our strategic vision, ensuring every child receives high-quality, tailored support.
• Leads by Example: Brings strong expertise in SEND provision and confidently models adaptive, high-impact classroom practice.
• Raises Standards: Uses data, early identification, and robust monitoring to track progress, close learning gaps, and improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Works Collaboratively with External Agencies: Demonstrates deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, managing statutory processes, EHCP applications, and multi-agency partnerships efficiently.
• Builds Positive Relationships with Parents: Is kind, open, empathetic and approachable.
• Empowers & Mentors: Delivers targeted CPD to support teachers and teaching assistants in delivering high-quality universal and targeted provision.
• Secures Safeguarding: Possesses an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and works proactively to keep all pupils safe and supported.
• Brings the Right Mindset: Is approachable, resilient, highly organised, empathetic, and thrives in a bustling, vibrant school environment.

What we offer in return:

• A Strong Ethos: A positive whole-school culture built upon our core Learning Powers of Communication, Collaboration, Curiosity, Resilience, and Reflection.
• A Supportive Community: A highly motivated, committed staff team who actively work together to achieve the very best for our children.
• Wonderful Pupils: Happy, well-behaved children who genuinely love learning and make us proud to come to work every day.
• Invested Leadership: A dedicated Governing Board and leadership team fully committed to school improvement, SEND resource allocation, and staff wellbeing.
• Your Growth: A genuine commitment to supporting your continued professional development.

This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates should note that any offer of employment made will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances to include two references and Enhanced Disclosure Procedures, a Children’s Barred List check, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.