Assistant to the SENCo

Are you looking for a role where each day is different, filled with experiences that are both challenging, enjoyable and fulfilling? A role where you go home with a sense of reward and achievement? Wellfield Academy are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant to the SENCo to join our established team on a permanent, term time only basis. This role is ideal for a candidate who has good knowledge of Special Needs, who is now looking for a rewarding role in a great school.

The role is to support our SENCo with the administrative processes and parent and multi-agency involvement, to release time for the SENCo to focus more readily on developing inclusive practices in the classroom. It is an exciting time to join our team as are in the process of overhauling our Special Needs provision. You will be joining a team of positive and enthusiastic staff who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students and our whole school community.

The successful applicant will be a positive, flexible and motivated individual with personal drive. You will have a calm, organised nature, with the ability to work professionally to strict deadlines, responding effectively and efficiently to challenges. You will be able to communicate confidently and effectively, in varied situations. You will have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, maintaining a positive and successful working relationship with colleagues.

 Our School can offer you:

• A truly supportive and encouraging team of dedicated staff
• A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution!
• Free on-site parking
• Brand new school build planned awarded by the DFE for 2025
• 24/7 access to employee wellbeing package
• Encouragement of further and continued professional development
• Full and continued support from specialist staff within central Trust team
• Term time only employment which supports long holidays
• 50% off Endeavour Children’s Holiday Camp
• Access to a Blue Light Card with thousands of discounts and savings on big brands

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

ROLE DETAILS

This role is 36 hrs, permanent and term time only plus two weeks. Hours are 8:15am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays 8:15-3:45pm.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Tuesday 26th November 2024

Interviews are to be held on Friday 29th November 2024

If you require any further information please contact Heads PA, Eleanor at e.duncan-jameson@wellfieldacademy.org or on 01772 421303

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.