SENDCos x 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’

We’re looking for two dedicated SENDCosto join ourfriendly, supportiveteam at Hillside PrimarySchool, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust,from next academic year.

The main responsibilities of these roles are

• Ensure all members of staff are able to recogniseand fulfil their statutory responsibilities to pupils with SEND.
• Provide training opportunities for colleagues to learn about Inclusion, including whole-school Inset.
• Disseminate good practice in Inclusion across the school.
• Identify resources needed to meet the needs of SEND pupils and manage the SEND budget.
• Support on the strategic development of SEND & Inclusion, including reviewing and formulating appropriate policies.
• Support pupil progress meetings, recording agreed provision within provision maps.
• Involvement in the appointment of Teaching Partners.
• Support with the effectiveness of transition arrangements between the Nursery (and other pre-school settings) and the school.
• Liaise with the Educational Psychology service and other specialist and support agencies.
• Keep abreast of developments in SEND (e.g. research, changes to the law) and inform colleagues as necessary.
• Attend appropriate training, CPD and conferences and provide feedback to colleagues.
• Lead CPD on inclusion matters as needed across the school.
• Help plan the deployment of Teaching Partners throughout the school.
• Liaise with with colleagues regarding the successful deployment of learning support workers within key stages and year groups.
• Undertake SEND self evaluation, contributing to the school SEF and improvement plan, and planning for continuous improvement in inclusion practice
• Model good practice in teaching pupils with SEND including those with severe complex needs.
• Develop links with governors, the LA, external agencies and neighbouring schools.
• Undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Undertake the role of Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
• Class teaching commitment as required by the Headteacher, e.g. PPA cover.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Further details about the role

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12th June 2026.The roles are due to commence as soon as possible in the new academic year. These are full time, permanent positions. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.