What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an individual who has expertise in teaching and learning and assessing of students with individual learning needs? Are you energetic about removing barriers to ensure consistently high standards and expectations for children with additional needs?If so, the Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!
Working as our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator can be incredible rewarding as you support our pupils in becoming confident and resilient learners. We welcome anyone who is at the start of their SEN career or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge. You will join a school community that is welcoming and supportive.
You will play an important role communicating and supporting children and families in a way that is non-judgemental and solution-focused. You will show great empathy and sympathy, but decisive when the need arises.
What the school offers its staff
Why North West Academies Trust?
NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. We believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.