Canklow Woods Primary School - White Woods Primary Academy Trust
Wood Lane
Canklow
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2XJ.
Appointment: Temporary until August 2027 - (35.00 hours per week, 45.3241 weeks per annum).
Responsible to: SENDCO/Headteacher.
Start Date: September 2026.
White Woods Primary Academy Trust was established in 2013 and is now a family of 16 primary schools within the borough of Rotherham.
Our vision is simple: all children, whatever their background, will be supported to thrive both academically and socially, developing the skills of lifelong learners. We believe in keeping the main thing the main thing — excellent teaching and learning — within a culture that is curious, collaborative, child-centred and challenging in all the right ways.
We are now looking to appoint a SEND Enhanced Provision Lead Practitioner who shares our values and can bring expertise, energy and commitment to our team at Canklow Woods Primary School. The successful candidate will:
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Work alongside colleagues under the direction of senior leaders, to guide and advise on practice, ensuring the best possible progress for all children.
- Develop and lead high quality practice and provision, to support all children to reach their full potential, particularly in the prime areas of learning and development.
- Lead/manage and mentor the staff in your designated room/area.
- Maintain and oversee high standards of care at all times, modelling behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation, developing an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual support.
- Play a key role in leading, developing and evaluating effective systems for planning, observation and assessment; drawing on the knowledge of the keyworker, parent, other professionals and staff to support the development of and make an accurate and informed assessment of the individual child.
- Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.
- Have an understanding of complex SEND needs (including autism), the themes and principles and welfare requirements.
- Monitor and record children’s progress using individual assessment systems.
- Have an understanding of high quality SEND provision and know how to implement this
- Model good practice of care and education through positive, high quality interactions. The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues .
- Participate in all aspects of provision activities, including using audio-visual aids.
- Participate in planning of long term and day to day activities, including curriculum.
- Develop basic social skills, promote good hygiene standards and toilet habits among children.
- Provide care and welfare to pupils, promote stability and security.
- Ensure safe environment in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.
- Administer First Aid and prescribed drugs where necessary.
- Liaise with Speech Therapists, Educational Psychologists and other external professionals as required.
- Carry out administrative duties as directed by SENDCO or Headteacher.
- Maintain and order stock for use of provision.
- Assist with preparation, clearing up and basic maintenance of toys and equipment.
- To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.
- To carry out duties in accordance with the Trusts policies and procedures
We can offer you:
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.
- A genuine sense of belonging in a family of schools rooted in strong values.
- A comprehensive induction and support programme.
- A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professionalgrowth.
- A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us.
We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.
Key dates:
Closing Date- 31st August 2026.
Interview Date- W/C 14th September 2026.
How to apply?
Applications should be completed on our online application form: Vacancies | White Woods Primary Academy Trust
Please note, for Job Location / Department, please select: Canklow Woods Primary School.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects al staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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