SENDV Coordinator

You will support the Assistant Director of SENDV to lead and develop the Trust wide SENDV provision. You will believe in the inclusion and acceptance of all and understand the importance of continuously nurturing and raising pupil's aspirations and self-esteem. The Opportunity

• Raise standards in learning and attainment through inspiring leadership, quality assuring, supporting the coordination and developing the provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and for those who are vulnerable (V); monitoring standards and assessing progress across all trust academies.
• Develop the provision of SENDV across the Trust and support the school based SENDV Coordinators to deliver the highest levels of inclusion, attainment, achievement and attendance.
• Engage with research, national bodies, sources of excellence and the wider practitioner community to continually improve and enhance provision for the most vulnerable children and young people in the trust.
• Work alongside the Assistant Director SENDV and team to ensure every academy has effective SENDV provision and quality assure this work.
  
  Qualified Teacher Status
• Appropriate further qualifications (eg NASENCO/NPQ SENCO) or willingness to work towards it.
• Operational awareness and understanding of legislative SEND frameworks.
• Evidence as an outstanding SENDV practitioner.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND needs and interventions.
• Ability to think creatively and collegiately to solve problems and identify opportunities.
• Commitment to continual improvement and challenging norms.
  
  Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Meridian Trust Leadership: P5 Points 9-13 (£60,644-£66,919 FTE) Hours of work: Permanent, Full Time Contract - 100%, Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
• CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• 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