Sendco

The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the Trust's vision. They will work alongside the Director for Inclusion and other SENDCo's within the Trust to maintain and fully develop excellence in every aspect of the Academies' operation. They will be committed to ensuring that every child and young person with SEND makes excellent progress, through access to high quality provision.,

• Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.
• For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
• Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and child-centred SENDCo to join our successful and dedicated Inclusion Team at LEO Academy Trust. We are looking to appoint a part time SENDCo who will join our team and be based at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, but work may take place in other locations in the future to support the needs of the Trust as they arise, This person will be an excellent practitioner as a SENDCo within a school. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting the EHCP process, working with external agencies and a strong ability to communicate effectively., Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a minimum of an undergraduate degree
• Have successfully undertaken the National Award SENCo Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Be able to demonstrate recent and outstanding understanding of the EHCP process
• Be able to effectively articulate the needs of pupils both orally and in written form
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a strong ability to work as a team
• Be technically competent and be able to promote LEO through social media
  
  What the school offers its staff
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD including our Middle Leader and Aspiring Head programmes. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops. We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging 'home grown' talent. As a growing Trust, we can offer you:
• A range of training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to progress your career through increased responsibilities or specialism
• A comprehensive induction programme;
• An opportunity to teach and learn from others at schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted;
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme;
• A supportive environment
As a member of our team, you will be actively involved in improving the outcomes for children across the Trust. You will benefit from working within an experienced team with close links to the Local Authority. Further details about the role