Assistant SENDCo - Non Teaching - Maternity Cover

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant SENDCo to join our team and support the SENDCo in leading the provision for SEND within our school. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual to assist in managing the provision for students identified as having Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities (SEND); including promoting inclusion, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Greater Manchester Academies Trust is made up of Manchester Communication Academy, Manchester Communication Primary Academy, North Manchester Initial Teacher Training and Manchester Communication Research School. 

Our ambition is to provide the highest quality education for children and young people in the urban context of Manchester.

At GMAT, we believe passionately in the power of an excellent education to transform lives and futures and feel that we can build on our social investment activities, local knowledge, community relationships and strong partnerships to make this happen.

At the heart of our Trust are our five core values: trustworthy; helpful; inspiring; straightforward and heart. These values are central to our mission and in everything we do within our academies and within our local and wider community.

Manchester Communication Academy is a vibrant school that is at the heart of the community and is committed to improving educational outcomes for all of our students. MCA is proud to be a community hub and our outward facing work is exceptional. 

In our Ofsted inspection in 2019 we were recognised as a GOOD school and want to build on this by recruiting excellent practitioners.

Manchester Communication Academy serves the community of Harpurhey and its surrounding districts. We are an 11-16 secondary school with a primary school also on site. Close collaboration between the two schools is fundamental to our way of working.

Not only is the Academy committed to offering our students the highest quality learning experience but the Social Investment Department is dedicated to offering opportunities and support to our local families and wider community. Together, our driving force is to mitigate the impact of disadvantage and ensuring that the young people that we serve are equipped and ready to be successful and happy adults who we are proud to know. 

Everyone at MCA shares these same values and this is important to us. If you share these values too, then we would love to hear from you!

Manchester Communication Academy offers the opportunity to:

• Work at a ‘Good’ school where students make ‘at’ or ‘above’ national progress consistently, including in English, Maths and Science
• Work at a school that really cares about our children and the community. Our actions speak much louder than words
• Work at a nationally accredited Research School and as evidence informed practitioner
• Work with colleagues who care about you personally and professionally and who have a wealth of expertise and experience to support you.
• Teach, research, develop and examine at GCSE and A Level.
• Work with a driven and inspirational department in pursuit of excellence.
• Be part of a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• Contribute to high quality teaching and learning, and the provision of extracurricular activities to drive students forward.
• Collaborate within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• Develop your career.
• Contribute to the creation of outstanding student experiences in learning for all.

We are committed to continued improvement and the appointed candidate would play a crucial and exciting role in this journey. We'd love to hear from you so feel free to contact the school for more information about this opportunity. 

The closing date for applications is 8am on Wednesday 11th December 2024 with interviews planned to take place shortly after.

Manchester Communication Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure for a Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.