Are you a passionate and experienced SENDCO looking to make a lasting impact on young lives?
If you have a genuine desire to shape the future of children with special educational needs, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

A wonderful primary school located in the heart of Wigan, is seeking an inspirational and dedicated SENDCO to join their Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and lead the way in driving inclusion and SEND support throughout the school.

This is a full-time position starting ASAP, with excellent potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For:

The successful candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• The National Award for SEND Coordination, or be on track to achieve it within three years
• Hands-on experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• A deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• The ability to collaborate effectively with SLT, aiming for excellence in SEND provision
• Leadership skills to guide, develop, and support staff working with SEND students
• Expertise in working with a diverse range of pupils, including those with SEND, LAC, Pupil Premium, EAL, and More Able & Talented pupils
• A strong belief in raising aspirations and maintaining high standards for all pupils' achievement and behaviour
• A commitment to inclusive education, with the courage to embrace innovative and creative ways of working
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Proven management and organisational abilities, with experience leading or managing others
• A clear dedication to whole-school improvement, paired with excellent organisation and interpersonal skills to engage the wider community

Additional requirements:

o References confirming suitability for role

o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service

o Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants

- Continual professional development through online training

- Competitive pay rates related to your experience

- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions

- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

About Chalk

At Chalk we aim to be the most trusted specialist education agency and strive to create long term partnerships with schools, teachers and support staff. We are a team of experienced education recruiters who believe that providing a high quality and bespoke service is key.

We recruit Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) staff for alternative provisions and mainstream schools across England and Wales and offer recruitment solutions for short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.

The Legal Bit

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