Assistant SENDCo HLTA

Required as soon as possible– Assistant SENDCo HLTA

This is a term-time only role – up to 37 hours per week

Monday to Friday, core school hours (between 8am and 4pm)

Salary: Grade 8,  Points 19-24 (Meridian Trust)

£25,081 - £27,816 (Actual Salary); £29,777 - £33,024 FTE per year

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant SENDCo to join our team at Trumpington Park Primary School. This will be a varied and fulfilling role which will combine working as a SEND HLTA supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis (or in small group interventions) as well as working with our SENDCo on the implementation of SEND strategy and the upkeep of pupil SEND records. The role will also involve liaising with external agencies regarding pupil support plans and working with children and their families where assessments are needed, including Early Help assessments.  You will be part of a supportive team led by our SENDCo and you will work closely with class teachers and teaching assistants. 

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a real difference to our SEND provision
• The development of practical experience and vital knowledge in SEND and inclusion
• Outstanding professional development for all staff
•  Term-time only contract enabling flexibility around other commitments

The ideal candidate:

• Grade 5/C or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent)  
• Level 3 or above Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work toward this
• Practical experience of working with children and young people
• Is able to form good relationships with children and work in partnerships with families, school staff and external professional agencies
• Is able to provide focused one-to-one support
• Is an excellent communicator and can work well in a team
• Willingness to undertake training e.g. first aid training
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

 Benefits of working for us include:

• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Excellent family friendly working policies
• Generous sick pay
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking       
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Free tea and coffee making facilities

Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a new community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information, please download the Applicant information Pack below.

Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office at Trumpington Park Primary School on 01223 491660 or email office@trumpingtonpark.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th February 2024 (by 9am)

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 5th February 2024

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the advertisement. Early applications are recommended.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.