Assistant SENdCo

Required for January 2027 or asap

Salary: MPG or UPS + SEN 1

Full Time, Permanent Contract.

The Governors of Manchester Secondary PRU are seeking to appoint an outstanding, motivated, creative Assistant SENCO and an inspirational teacher who is passionate about improving the life chances of pupils who have been excluded from secondary education.

MSPRU has 5 of its own sites and has pupils at other sites across the city where you may need to visit.  Therefore, a driving licence and access to use of a car would be an advantage.  This full time post also requires some teaching hours of up to 10 lessons at the discretion of the Headteacher.

You will join a strong, supportive team in which you will provide operational direction for SEND within the school.

The school delivers SEND support with an innovative approach; incorporating our values and success to ensure maximum impact for all students. You will have the opportunity to make a considerable impact on the future outcomes for students.

Many of our pupils are vulnerable and have complex needs. We work with parents, carers and a range of agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes for them. Effective partnerships with High Schools and Academies are critical to achieving good and better progress for our students.

The successful candidate will therefore be an innovative thinker, conscientious worker and excellent practitioner, able to inspire confidence in students, staff and a wide range of stakeholders and have experience of whole school SEND improvement.

You will also develop policies and procedures, manage and contribute to a multi-disciplinary assessment of pupils needs, promote positive behaviour and be a voice for the requirements of all students.  You will train staff and develop links with partner organisations and a wide range of stakeholders.

Manchester Secondary PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.

The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

CV's will not be read or considered.

Closing date for applications: 9 am 5th October 2026 Interviews: will be on Tuesday 13th or Thursday 15th October

Completed application forms can be upload to the TES portal or emailed to jobs@mspru.manchester.sch.uk