SENDCO Assistant
Cross Gates Primary School
Initially on a temporary 12 month contract
Commencing on 1st September 2025.
32.5hrs (Term time only) Usual working day 8:30am-3:30pm
Grade: C3 Actual Annual Salary £23,670.33
Cross Gates Primary is a school where our children are at the heart of our decision making. We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching, learning and nurture to their needs. We are proud of our inclusivity family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community.
We are seeking to appoint an energetic, driven and passionate practitioner who has inclusive education at their heart. This is an exciting opportunity as it is a new post in school. Working under the direction of the headteacher and SENCo, you will support the SEND needs of children from Early Years to Key Stage 2. This will include supporting pupils who attend sessions in The Hub, our internal provision for pupils with complex speech, language and communication needs including Autism.
Your main duties will include:
• Assisting in the lead, direction and deployment of the Inclusion Team to create efficient and effective learning support
• Implementing and supporting others to implement the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’ cycle to create the greatest impact for children
• To have an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and Local Offer
• Assisting on provision for pupils with SEND
• Supporting in the writing and implementation of EHCPs, Individual Provision Maps and Support Plans
• Communicating and liaising with a range of stakeholders, internally and externally
• Record Keeping
We are looking for someone who:
• is passionate about supporting pupils to be successful in their education and personal development
• is committed to inclusive education
• is positive, committed and is able to use their own initiative
• embraces opportunities to work closely with parents, governors, outside agencies and the local community
• has good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• has a good range of IT skills
• is an effective team player
• has energy, resilience and a good sense of humour
• has experience of working with children or young people with SEND and their families
What the school can offer:
• a welcoming, friendly school community
• a committed supportive team of staff who go above and beyond to be as inclusive as possible for our pupils
• continuous professional development opportunities
Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0113 264 5763.
Application packs can be requested by email to recruitment@crossgates.leeds.sch.uk – for more information please contact school on 0113 2645763.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 3rd July 2025
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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