SENDCO 1 year Maternity Cover

The Langley Academy Primary is a family-centric, vibrant, and inclusive school, committed to providing high-quality education to pupils of diverse backgrounds.As SENDCO, you will be passionate and determined to provide the best experiences for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) that allow them to become happy, independent and successful individuals. You will work closely with the Headteacher to develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the provisions made for the children with SEND. As part of a large and supportive SEND team you will provide an environment in which all individual children can explore, develop and thrive. Creating a love of learning in the children which ignites their: Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery.

Within your role, you will provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within the school. You will build and maintain strong relationships, working with families to support them through what can be a challenging time as they become more aware of their child’s needs and specialist support required to effectively meet them

About us

What makes The Langley Academy Primary one of the best places to work?

• A warm, welcoming, and family-centric community
• One-of-a-kind school - “We could not fault the love, commitment, energy and drive that TLAP has provided to our children over the years”.
• Children are at the heart of everything we do - “Thank you for helping me become ‘the best I can be’ “Thank you for understanding me and helping me to be braver.” Pupil Voice
• “The behaviour and relationships between all in the school are exemplary. The children’s enthusiasm for learning shines through!” Chair of Trust
• Part of the Arbib Education Trust, providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning including on-site museum exhibitions
• One of a kind - “The children have received so many opportunities over the years through the exciting curriculum, the trips, the discovery days and from the staff” Parent 2022

Our perks

T The wellbeing and professional development of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:

• Work-life balance - innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities.
• Enhanced funding for personal development - to support our learning culture.
• Ways to save - including staff discounts from Vivup, a world class pension and access with a contribution to private healthcare.
• Healthy body and mind - free onsite gym, Employee Assistance programme with professional counselling, and wellbeing resources
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links

About you

You will have had experience working with young people and demonstrate the ability to show initiative and work successfully in a team. You should have enthusiasm for education and the desire to make a real difference, an excellent command of English, good interpersonal skills / people skills as well as energy and commitment.