SKILLS REQUIRED

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, PGDE, Cert Ed, DTLLS) with a Level 5+ subject specialism.
• National Award or National Professional Qualification for SEN Coordination (NASENCo/NPQ SENCO), or willingness to work towards it.
• In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the four broad areas of need.
• Experience supporting learners with SEN/LDD, including SEMH and emotionally based non-attendance.
• Proven ability to write IEPs, lead EHCP reviews, and contribute to Looked After Child reviews.
• Skilled in multi-agency working and safeguarding frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems, with a strong grasp of audit-ready record keeping.
• Familiarity with JCQ guidelines and Exam Access Arrangements processes.
  At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
  Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
  We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
  If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
  We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
• Extra time for tasks
• Interview questions shared beforehand
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments

We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy

• Manage a caseload of learners and/or apprentices with EHCPs/LDD, ensuring accurate records and compliance with internal protocols.
• Coordinate onboarding for learners named in EHCPs, including initial meetings with families/carers and responses to Local Authority consultations.
• Develop high-quality Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that support inclusive teaching and learning.
• Monitor caseload activity weekly using Power BI, reporting academic and pastoral interventions.
• Lead EHCP Annual Reviews and 6-weekly IEP Reviews, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up.
• Deliver and coordinate targeted academic and pastoral interventions aligned with EHCPs or identified needs.
• Support safeguarding actions and multi-agency interventions in collaboration with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
• Maintain detailed safeguarding records in Cura, including meeting notes and referrals.
• Refer learners for Exam Access Arrangements where appropriate.
• Ensure provision meets standards set by Ofsted, JCQ, Awarding Organisations, and external audits.