SENCO – South Manchester | Primary School Opportunities

Location: South Manchester
Salary: £40,000-  £55,0000 (Competitive Leadership Scale – dependent on role and experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: September

Milk Education is looking to connect with experienced SENCOs and SEND leaders across South Manchester who are open to their next opportunity from September.

We work with a wide range of primary schools and specialist settings, so we're keen to speak with experienced SENCOs, SEND Leads and education professionals with significant SEND leadership experience.

Whether you're actively looking for your next SENCO position or simply open to hearing about suitable opportunities, we'd love to have a conversation.

Our schools may be looking for professionals with experience across SEND provision, EHCPs, safeguarding, multi-agency working, staff development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on the school and opportunity, responsibilities may include:

• Lead and coordinate the school's SEND provision
• Support the identification and assessment of pupils with additional needs
• Oversee and contribute to EHCP processes and annual reviews
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals
• Provide guidance and support to staff around effective SEND provision
• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND interventions
• Promote inclusive practice across the school
• Contribute to safeguarding and wider school improvement priorities
• Support the development of SEND policies, provision and practice

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working as a SENCO, SENDCo, SEND Lead or in a significant SEND leadership role
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, provision and best practice
• Experience working with EHCPs and multi-agency professionals
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
• QTS is required for SENCO roles where applicable
• Relevant SENCO/SEND leadership qualifications are desirable
• Experience within a primary school setting is desirable

Why Work with Milk Education:

• Access to a range of SENCO and SEND leadership opportunities
• Primary and specialist school settings
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Opportunities across South Manchester
• Confidential support throughout your job search
• Competitive leadership salaries
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy and discounted CPD
• FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency
• Nationwide network of schools and trusts

Salary and working arrangements will depend on the specific opportunity, school and candidate experience.

Click 'Apply For Job' or drop me a message — happy to chat through the opportunities available.

Phone: 0161 327 0001
Email: marli.mendes@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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