Sendco
North Northamptonshire Council, Manchester
Sendco
£38223
North Northamptonshire Council, Manchester
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 25 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: bff76d8c82834ea792a349f9f4291095
Full Job Description
Northamptonshire Adult Learning Service is recruiting for this newly formed position following a restructure. Northamptonshire Adult Learning Service currently provides learning opportunities for young people within North Northamptonshire and to Adult Learners across both North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. The SENDCO will be working closely with learners, teaching staff, parents and external agencies to develop and implement effective strategies and support systems to enable excellent support for our learners which reflects statutory frameworks and guidance. Flexible working is supported, with responsibilities across Northamptonshire and a current focus on provision for young people in Kettering and Wellingborough.What will you be doing? Key responsibilities of the position include the following (please see the job description for the full list) Developing and implementing the SEND policy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines. Overseeing the identification and assessment of students with SEND, ensuring that appropriate screening and assessment tools are utilised. Keeping up to date with and disseminating relevant information to the wider service as appropriate on current SEND policy, best practice and legislation. Provide training and support to teaching staff on topics related to SEND, including strategies for differentiation, behaviour management, and inclusive teaching practices. To lead on EHCP reviews and communication. To act as deputy designated safeguarding lead. Line manage the Learning Support and SEND Practitioners and other Learning Support Assistants, including specialist support staff (e.g. BSL support), to include staff recruitment, induction process, performance, and review plus timetabling in accordance with service policies and procedures.
We are looking for an experienced SENDCO or qualified teacher with experience of working with learners with Special Education Needs or Disabilities with a flexible approach and a learner centred attitude.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups., Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our Key Commitments Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most. We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council's pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030. Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we're transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You'll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising that you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
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