Assistant to the SENCo

Burscough Priory Academy are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant to the SENCo to join our established team on a full time, 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
• Free on-site parking
• 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

This post is full time, permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm and Fridays 8:30am-4:00pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete the online application form. Please include a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant skills and experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 28th October 2024

Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 30th October 2024

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the school for a telephone conversation prior to the final application please contact Miss A. Oldfield, Operations Lead at a.oldfield@burscoughprioryacademy.org to organise a convenient time.

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.