SENCO

Tradewind are recruiting!

Tradewind are recruiting for a SENCO for a 1 year Maternity Leave cover starting January 2025.

We are currently looking for a SENCO for a Primary Alternative Education Provision in South Manchester catering for children aged 5-11 with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH).

The Role

• SENCO at Primary Pupil Referral Unit in the South Manchester area.
• Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.
• Start January 2025 covering a 1 year maternity leave.
• Excellent pay up to £230/day DOE.
• Paid PAYE via Tradewind. We don't use umbrella companies.
• Equal pay to what the school would pay you on contract from the 13th week onwards.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a SENCO is essential.
• Previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable as is previous experience in Primary.
• SENCOs with Secondary backgrounds will be considered though.
• You will need to work closely with teachers, TAs, SLT, parents and outside professionals.

The School

• Primary PRU in the South Manchester area.
• All students have an EHCP for Social, Emotional or Mental Health needs, SEMH.
• Class sizes of no more than 8 pupils including TA support.
• Experienced & supportive management.
• Collaborative teamwork atmosphere.
• Focus on safety & inclusion.
• Easily accessible by car, bus or train.

To join us and be successful in this Manchester based SENCO, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS.
• Hold the SENCO qualification.
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to pay for a new one).
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Minimum of two professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with full education & work.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

To apply for this Manchester based SENCO role & register with Tradewind please call Graham in the Manchester office on , or email .

Benefits of working through Tradewind:

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
• Exclusive partnership with The National College giving you FREE access to over 2,500 online CPD courses.
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

A bit more about Tradewind...

1. As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first.
2. Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request).
3. More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter.
4. Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer