Assistant SENDCo

£24,000 full time equivalent, £21,046 actual salary
37 hours per week, term time only
Permanent 
Previous applicants need not apply

The Trustees are seeking to appoint an Assistant SENDCo for Excelsior Academy to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENDco to assist in managing the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs in order to ensure high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

We would invite applications from experienced individuals who have previously worked with young people and also have a good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

About the school

Excelsior Academy

Excelsior Academy is an All-Through Academy providing education for students aged 3 – 19, serving the West End of Newcastle. Working at Excelsior, you will play an important role in our continuous drive for further improvement.
The successful candidate will join a successful MAT where all Academies support each other to the benefit of our pupils and their families. Our Academies also enjoy strong support from an experienced LST central team, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Further details and an application pack can be downloaded from the Careers section on the Laidlaw Schools Trust website https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/72/vacancies-1. Interested candidates are welcome to tour the school, please contact the Academy office on 0191 2288 400 to arrange a visit. If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Vicky Kirtley, Senior Administration Assistant (HR) – Vicky.kirtley@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk

Application details

Interviews will take place: week commencing 5th September 2022

Applications should be returned to: exahr@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

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