This is a combined Key Stage 2 teacher and SENDCo post at Thurcroft Junior Academy, one of the nine junior academies in Aston Community Education Trust, working alongside the school's existing SENDCo. The post-holder runs the day-to-day special educational needs provision and advises colleagues so that teaching meets pupils' needs, while making sure resources are spent where they improve progress. The role also sits on the academy's safeguarding team, and the trust funds the SENDCo qualification for those not yet holding it. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible after 1 January 2027.
What the job involves
- Ensure the day-to-day SEND provision runs efficiently and effectively
- Advise and guide staff on SEND to secure high-quality teaching
- Make sure resources are used effectively to raise achievement and progress for all pupils
- Work alongside the existing SENDCo
- Serve as a member of the academy's safeguarding team
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified SENDCo, or willingness to undertake the SENDCo qualification
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check at the appropriate level
- Self-declaration of criminal record and suitability to work with children, at shortlisting
- Childcare Disqualification Regulations check for junior academy posts
- Additional safer recruitment checks if lived or worked outside the UK
- Not barred from working with children
Other
- Enthusiastic and conscientious approach
What’s offered
- Professional development programme
- Highly effective induction
- Coaching and mentoring
- SENDCo qualification funded by the trust
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
