Assistant Sendco

Our school is one of six primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11-18 school with a distinct ethos and a strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment are evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, students have a strong platform to be confident and happy and are able to achieve their aspirations.

We are looking to appoint a suitably skilled Assistant SENDCo to join our highly inclusive Trust. The postholder will ensure that the EHCP/Learner review process is conducted effectively across school, in line with statutory and local requirements for reporting and in line with the Trusts approach to person centred reviews. This will include coordinating and chairing EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) meetings as well as Learner Review Meetings for our students. Throughout the process, you will be the main point of contact for external agencies and provide support to staff, parents and carers.

This is a full-time post, working term time plus 5 additional training days.

In return, we offer:

- A positive and caring ethos
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
- A commitment to continuing professional development
- The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust

**Closing date: 9th July 2023**
- NEAT Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts._

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