SENCO and Teacher of SEND (Primary Specialist)

Wellbrook School Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Wellbrook School is a nurturing, inclusive environment committed to meeting the individual needs of each student. We specialise in supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional and learning needs, and we pride ourselves on our small class sizes, child-centred approach, and strong relationships with families. Purpose: To lead and manage the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in line with the SEND Code of Practice and school expectations. To deliver high-quality teaching as a SEND specialist with a strong background in primary education, particularly upper Key Stage 2 and SATs preparation. To play a key role in developing inclusive teaching and learning across the school. To promote and support the academic, social, and emotional progress of all pupils with additional needs. Key Responsibilities as SENCO: Lead and manage the identification, assessment and support for pupils with SEND. Oversee and coordinate EHCPs, annual reviews, and referrals to external services. Work closely with SLT and staff to ensure inclusive classroom practices. Maintain the SEND register and manage pupil support documentation. Liaise with parents/carers, offering guidance and support. Lead and contribute to staff training and development around SEND and inclusion. Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and SEND provision. Liaise with external professionals (e.g. educational psychologists, therapists, local authority services). Ensure statutory responsibilities and documentation are met and up to date. Contribute to the safeguarding and wellbeing agenda across the school. As Teacher of SEND (Primary Specialist): Teach on a reduced timetable, allowing appropriate time to fulfil SENCO responsibilities effectively. Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons for learners with a range of needs. Apply expert knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and SATs frameworks to support learners working at or below age-related expectations. Design and lead targeted interventions in core subjects, particularly English and Maths. Plan for small groups or individual learners, adapting resources and approaches as needed. Track progress and use formative and summative assessment to inform teaching. Whole-School Duties: Promote a positive, inclusive ethos across the school community. Contribute to staff development and SEND/inclusion CPD. Participate in enrichment activities, staff meetings, and whole-school events. Safeguard the wellbeing of all students in accordance with school policy. Professional Conduct Maintain professionalism, integrity, and high expectations at all times. Uphold the values and ethos of Wellbrook School. Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external partners. Adhere to all safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe learning environment. What we need from you: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) SENCO qualification or willingness to complete Degree or equivalent Driving License Experience supporting pupils with a wide range of SEN Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and SATs Additional Notes: This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated in line with school priorities. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding clearances. JBRP1_UKTJ

Sep 14, 2025

Full time

Academic Mentor

National Tutoring Programme Chesterfield, Derbyshire

We are currently recruiting for Academic Mentors across the country! We are looking for inspirational people to help disadvantaged pupils across the country catch up on lost learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the ideal opportunity for university graduates! Academic Mentors are the heartbeat of the National Tutoring Programme (NTP), and have supported more than 70,000 pupils whose education has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, in getting back up to speed. Our goal is to positively impact the lives of many more pupils, with the recruitment of more Academic Mentors across the country. As an Academic Mentor you will be employed on a fixed term contract by a school within a qualifying area to deliver a tailored programme of support, which will be unique for each school. You will also benefit from the following: A salary of £19,000 pro rata as well as having access to the school's own benefits package A customised programme of online training provided by Liverpool Hope University. There are Academic Mentor opportunities within Primary and Secondary schools across the country within the following subjects: Maths, English, Science, Humanities, and Modern Foreign Languages. Academic Mentor Responsibilities: You will play a key role in enabling students in the most disadvantaged areas to build their confidence and access targeted support, while developing skills and experience in a school for your future career. Your main responsibility in this role will be to deliver support to pupils in the following ways: Small group work (most sessions will be 1:3) One-to-one support for those with additional barriers to learning Revision lessons (in groups or one-to-one) Additional support for those shielding or not in school To support this, you will also be expected to: work with the senior leadership team in the school to identify which pupils need 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 support packages identify learning gaps and help to shape a bespoke intervention programme for pupils deliver engaging sessions to support a range of learning styles with clear learning objectives manage behaviour of pupils differentiate sessions in line with pupils ability, taking into account any barriers to learning or additional needs derive measurable outcomes from each session to track progress demonstrate safeguarding standards in all practice Minimum qualifications for this role are: Qualified Teacher Status or Graduate with 2:2 or higher (or UK equivalent) Level 4 (Grade C) or above in GCSE maths and English or equivalent We're looking for passionate, driven and caring people to support level up opportunities for disadvantaged children across the country. If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you! We value diversity and we don't discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, disability, gender, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected or otherwise. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values diverse talent and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We strive to be inclusive at each stage of the recruitment process and in line with our aim to promote diversity in our workforce, we also have a diversity & inclusion policy. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Academic Mentor Team.

Dec 07, 2021

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