Job Description

NET Academies Trust are looking for a Specialist Teacher of SEND who will also carry out SENCo responsibilities to join our successful team on a permanent basis from April 2021 or sooner. The position is full time but part time can be negotiated. Applicants must have experience in teaching or leading SEND provision in a primary setting. The role will be working across the Harlow and Waltham Abbey academies based in West Essex.

The successful applicant will be required to:  Carry out the duties of a SENCo in our academy as well as have knowledge, training and experience in one or more specialist areas, such as autism or SEMH, with the intention of developing the Trust's provision in this area.  Train and support staff across all schools in best practice  Advise on strategies, curriculum adaptations and communication interventions  Assess, observe and provide recommendations

Additional benefits at working at NET Academies Trust: Additional 13 days school holidays Working with a supportive SEND team Working with a team of parent and family support workers Dedicated SEND base in each school Subsidised accommodation for rent Individual career programme for all staff Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team A caring and happy learning environment High expectations and excellent behaviour Personalised staff well-being programme

The trust has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and all the schools within NET.

NET Academies Harlow offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a growing primary cluster, teachers work in teams to share the responsibility for planning. We have a number of specialist teachers who work across our cluster who offer teachers expert knowledge in Maths, English, PE, Art and Music. At NET Academies we believe in the future development of our teachers, our staff development programme has meant teachers are successful in progressing the next stage of their career.

Information about the School

Welcome to Latton Green Primary Academy

On behalf of the staff, children and governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Latton Green Primary Academy and Nursery.

Children here are recognised as unique individuals with specific talents and needs, where they are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are happy, confident and that they are provided with needs both relevant now and for their future.

Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential, this is seen both academically as well as in the specialist teaching of sports, art, music and Spanish. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.

Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child's education and value your interest and support.

You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Latton Green a special place indeed for children. The staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.

If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of Latton Green very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes.

Head of School