Part time, permanent position

Grade: Leadership 1 .  52 weeks a year.

£51,773 (FTE)

Working pattern: 0.5 or 0.6 depending on experience. Days of work are flexible , to be discussed at time of interview.

To lead, manage, and develop high-quality SEND provision across one school within Learn Academies Trust, ensuring inclusive practice and excellent outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An advocate for inclusive practice and high‑quality SEND provision within a primary school setting.
• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail, particularly when managing documentation and statutory processes.
• A confident and professional communicator, able to work effectively with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external professionals.
• Able to work collaboratively with class teachers and support staff to identify needs and implement appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluating pupil progress and in using this information to inform provision and outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Comfortable managing EHCP processes, reviews and liaising with external agencies, or willing to develop these skills.
• Willing to learn, reflect and engage in continued professional development, including SEND‑specific training.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, wellbeing and inclusion of all pupils.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, and Children’s Act 2014.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and self-evaluation with a focus on SEND.
• Develop and implement the SEND strategy aligned with the Trust’s vision and values.
• Be responsible and oversee the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Maintain accurate SEND registers and provision maps.
• Coordinate Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) cycles for pupils with SEND.
• Lead EHCP processes, Annual Reviews, and liaise with the Local Authority.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete).

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join us?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
•  Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
•  A supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Access to well-being services.
• An excellent pension (LGPS)
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. 

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.