Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)

Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS disclosure.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward-thinking practitioner (who has attained the National Award for SENDCo).  The role will be varied and will include working with pupils with individual needs; overseeing the creation and implementation of individual plans to enable pupils to access the curriculum; reviewing and assessing pupil progress and targets; liaising with external agencies and providing pastoral support to pupils and their families. You will be supported in your role by the SENDCos across our highly successful and collaborative multi-academy trust and will be able to share good practice to ensure the very highest quality of provision for our SEND pupils.  

We are looking for someone who:

• Knows and understands the SEND Code of Practice;

• Is able to contribute to school self-evaluation and development plans;

• Offers guidance and support to colleagues;

• Is creative, with high expectations of behaviour and achievement;

• Is enthusiastic about teaching and learning and being the best they can be;

• Is excited about exploring ways to develop teaching and learning across all subjects;

• Is enthusiastic about the opportunities in our school and across the trust;

• Is committed to safeguarding and wellbeing for children and staff.

For further information, please see the job description and the person specification.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a friendly, dynamic and dedicated team;

• Fantastic children with a strong behaviour ethos;

• The chance to work in a school where you can really make a difference;

• Opportunities to develop your skills through CPD development and research projects;

• The chance to teach in a fantastic village setting;

This post is for 1.5 days per week.

Downham Feoffees Primary Academy is part of the Meridian family of academies and is proud to have recently achieved ‘Good’ in all areas in its recent Ofsted inspection in February 2022.  Ofsted stated: ‘…pupils feel listened to, safe and cared for in an environment that supports them to have aspiration for their futures.’  The school is situated in the picturesque village of Little Downham, close to the beautiful historic city of Ely in Cambridgeshire.  Please come along and visit our lovely school and see for yourself!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.