SEND Administrative / Clerical Assistant

SEND Administrative/Clerical Assistant

Start in Spring term 2025

Permanent

Payscale G3.9 – Term Time only (39 weeks)

Actual Salary – £13,772pa

Working hours - 9.30am - 2.30pm (45mins lunch) (21.25hrs per week)

Stanburn Primary School is seeking to appoint a proactive and skilled SEND Administrative/Clerical Assistant to help us continue to improve our school. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the SENDCO. We are seeking a dedicated and organised individual, to support the excellent work of the SEND team and the learners they work with. This will include maintaining accurate files and records of learners with SEND, liaising with parents and external stakeholders, assisting with the EHCP process and preparing Annual Review paperwork.

At Stanburn Primary School we are committed to building a fully inclusive school community with high expectations, a positive ethos and strong values. We aim to develop all pupils as independent learners who are able to take responsibility for their own learning in order to achieve their best and continue “learning without limits”.

The successful candidate will:

·      Have relevant education qualifications and good spoken/written English;

·      Have a working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures;

·      Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. e.g. Excel, Word, Power-Point

·      Writing clear and succinct letters to a range of different stakeholders

·      Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people

·      Good listener who communicates information effectively to a wide range of stakeholders

·      Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a strong school team

·      Has a thorough understanding of school health, safety, first-aid and safeguarding protocols;

·      Have experience of working in a busy environment;

·      Believe in and passionately support the vision, ethos and policies of the school;

·      Be enthusiastic, quick thinking and have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload in a fast paced environment;

We offer:

·      A passionate and successful school where you will feel well-supported in your role;

·      A robust induction process;

·      A school that is committed to ensuring that every child succeeds;

·      The support of a welcoming and friendly team;

·      Wonderful children and dedicated, supportive staff;

With our ethos of “learning without limits”, we have high aspirations for everyone and expect everyone to contribute positively.

How to apply:

For more information, including the Job Description and an application pack, visit our school website:

https://www.stanburn.harrow.sch.uk/page/?title=Work+for+Us&pid=30&action=saved

Please apply and email completed non-teaching application form to recruitment@stanburn.harrow.sch.uk

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Open dated advert

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to short list and interview earlier than advertised. CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, satisfactory references and health check. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Harrow Council aspires to be at the forefront of promoting equality of opportunity as an employer, service provider, procurer of goods and services and a community leader. We aim to tackle all forms of discrimination and achieve equality irrespective of ones: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.