Assistant SENCo & Family Support Worker Vacancy at Wise Owl Trust at Peel Hall Primary Academy

Wise Owl Trust is a fast-paced, innovative educational trust dedicated to providing outstanding learning experiences. Now a family of five schools, our academies include Old Hall Drive Academy in Gorton, Seymour

Road Academy in Clayton, Briscoe Lane Academy in Newton Heath, Park View in Miles Platting and Peel Hall Primary in Wythenshawe. 

Our motto is simple: Together, everyone achieves more. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking approach, aiming to give every child the opportunity to thrive.

 Find out more about us at wiseowltrust.com.

 An Exciting Career Opportunity

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to begin an exciting career in SEND. Have you ever thought about becoming a qualified SENDCo but aren't sure where to start? Are you passionate about making a difference to children with additional needs and keen to learn from experienced professionals? 

At Wise Owl Trust, we are committed to developing future leaders. This role has been designed as a genuine pathway into SEND leadership. You will work alongside an experienced Trust SENDCo, benefiting from high-quality coaching, mentoring and professional development while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

As your knowledge, confidence and expertise grow, there will be opportunities to develop in the role, supporting SEND provision across our family of schools and building the skills needed to become a SENDCo in your own right.

The role will involve working closely with the Trust SENDCo, Senior Leadership Team, pupils, families and external agencies to ensure children with additional needs receive effective support and provision. The postholder will assist with SEND administration, assessment processes, EHCPs, pupil profiles and intervention monitoring, while also providing direct support to pupils through targeted interventions and inclusive classroom practice.

A key part of the role will be developing strong relationships with families, providing guidance and support around SEND, attendance, wellbeing and access to services. The successful candidate will contribute to Early Help processes, safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working, helping to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for children and their families. 

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy who is committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

If you're ambitious, eager to learn and ready to develop your career whilst making a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you. 

What Wise Owl Trust Offers You 

Joining Wise Owl Trust means becoming part of a friendly, diverse school community, with the opportunity to: 

• Benefit from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to staff development
• Access future promotion opportunities across our growing Trust 

How to apply 

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form and return it by 28^th August 2026. We do not accept CVs as part of our application process.  All parts of the application form must be fully completed. 

Safeguarding Commitment 

Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

 We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required. 

We look forward to hearing from you. If you’re not notified of an interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. 

Wise Owl Trust – Together, Everyone Achieves More