Assistant SENDCo (Non-Teaching)

Hampton Gardens School

Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.

Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.

Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff. 

Required Immediately

Assistant SENDCo

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant SENDCo to join the team supporting students at Hampton Gardens School. Robust previous experience working as a Level 3, Level 4 or Higher Level Teaching Assistant is an essential requirement of this role, in addition to experience of the assess, plan, do, review method of working with students with SEND.

As Assistant SENDCo you will play a key role in supporting the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to fulfil the responsibility for SEND policy and practice at Hampton Gardens in order to raise the achievement of students with special educational needs. You will provide information and guidance to colleagues, with the aim of securing high quality teaching and support for all students with special educational needs.

You will co-ordinate the identification and provision for students with special educational needs and make referrals to appropriate external agencies whilst ensuring that a comprehensive register of SEND pupils is maintained. We are looking for an individual who is meticulous, exceptionally well organised and professional in their approach at all times.  Part of your role will also be to work closely with Primary schools, to support with transition of students with SEND, starting from Year 5, which will require the ability to prioritise busy workloads and build positive relationships.

In liaison with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo, you will direct the growing team of Teaching Assistants on a day to day basis and provide ongoing support and training as required to ensure the team have the knowledge and skills to ensure all students are able to access the curriculum. You will oversee academic and non-academic interventions, and where appropriate, implement intervention either individually or in small groups. You will need to be a strong team player with the ability to lead, influence and motivate a team.

This is a permanent position of 32.5 hours per week, working term time plus 5 days (including 3 staff training days).

Working Hours:

8.15am – 3.30pm (with a 45-minute lunch break)

32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri), term-time plus 5 days (including 3 staff training days)

Salary: Grade 9

Full time salary (52 weeks) From: £31,099 to: £34,723

Actual salary (32.5 hrs / term time + 5 days) From: £23,290 to: £26,004

We welcome applications from candidates who:

· Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for teaching and learning.

·  Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.

·  Are an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.

·  Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.

·  Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of students who attend HAT schools.

What we can offer you in return:

· A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.

· We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.

· Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard, and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.

· Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.

· Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details please visit the HAT website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 8 March 2023