Note: Applicants will be considered as applications are received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
The Opportunity
Brunel Academies Trust are a proud, growing educational community with a vision to be an exceptional creative education family opening doors, opening minds and changing lives. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people (CYP) whether they are within our SEND provisions or mainstream schools.
As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us as Westlea Primary School are in search of an Assistant SENDCo to lead, co-ordinate and deliver programmes which support our CYP in achieving outstanding educational outcomes.
You will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher, class teachers and other members of the team to ensure gaps in progress between underperforming groups of CYP and other CYP are closed, with a focus on English and Maths.
Your Role
As an Assistant SENDCo the attached job description will detail your role in full. But at a glance, some of the key fields you will be responsible for include (but are not limited to):
- Support the SENDCo in the filtering and responding to formal consultations as part of the consultation process.
- Provide appropriate CPD to all employees in a range of specific learning difficulties in the classroom.
- Support the SENDCo in meeting all statutory expectations as part of the annual review process.
- To develop, run and monitor interventions programmes; keeping effective records of CYP progress, in accordance with Education Provision (EP) procedures
- To attend and provide reports for CYP meetings as appropriate
- Support education staff in the writing of reports for statutory reporting including the annual review of EHCPs
Your Experience
Our Assistant SENDCo person specification attached will contain the full areas of skills and experience, but it is really important to us that you feel comfortable and confident in your role, so although you may not have everything desirable, there are some essential features our appointee will need to have and these include:
- GCSE English & Maths – Grade A – C or equivalent
- Good ICT skills, including use of Microsoft Word & Excel
- Manual Handling training or equivalent
Interview Date: 16th April 24
Benefits
Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and out. Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days or exciting and easy to use discounts, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all staff including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous service honoured
Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent; and the positive impact your role will have on supporting and developing our children and young people’s futures. Your role matters.
Potential talent for this opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how inspirational our children and team really are. Please visit our website www .westleaprimary.co.uk, or contact the school office to arrange a visit or an informal conversation with the Headteacher on 1793 870469.
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.