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Overview

Vacancy for SENDCO at Great Ouse Primary Academy. Salary: MPS/UPS (plus SEN Allowance). Pro rata salary for 3 days. Hours: 3 days (19.5 hours) or full time role to be considered. This is a fixed term maternity cover, contract end date unknown. We have an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking practitioner who has achieved the National Award for SENDCo. The role will be varied and will include working with pupils with individual needs; overseeing the creation and implementation of individual plans to enable pupils to access the curriculum; reviewing and assessing pupil progress and targets; liaising with external agencies and providing pastoral support to pupils and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with individual needs and oversee the creation and implementation of individual plans to enable pupils to access the curriculum.
• Review and assess pupil progress and targets.
• Liaise with external agencies and provide pastoral support to pupils and their families.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Has achieved the National Award for SENDCo.
• Has experience of SEND teaching across the primary age range.
• Has led school improvement initiatives and is committed to achieving high standards.
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in teams.
• Has a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

About Great Ouse Primary Academy

Great Ouse Primary Academy is a school that thinks and dreams big for its pupils. Expectations are high for all who make up the Great Ouse Primary Academy community and these standards reflect the wonderful physical environment we have developed to enable children to flourish within and beyond the school walls. The staff at Great Ouse Primary Academy are committed to developing learners who are resilient, learners who are focused and learners who are aspirational in their goals; learners well prepared to be successful citizens of the 21st century.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to –

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher\’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays