SENDCo Assistant Head Teacher

As SENDCo Assistant Headteacher, at The Woodside Primary Academy you will manage the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), including promoting high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. You will work with and alongside our Education, Welfare and Pastoral Lead, ensuring effective provision for all pupils 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, The Woodside Primary Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
1. Please briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying. 2. Please briefly explain your experience of working with children with special educational needs. 3. What are the qualities of a GREAT teacher? What qualities will you bring to the role? 4. Please provide an overview of your related experience and what inspired you to pursue a career as a SENCO. 5. Please explain your experience of working closely as part of a team and any line management of others.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust? Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an exciting and 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 passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-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 great benefits! Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils. We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.