SENDCo Assistant - Jolesfield CE Primary School

Would you like to join the staff team of a thriving and ambitious school? Do you share the vision of creating an inclusive school community where children feel rooted in the knowledge of God’s love and develop a passion for learning whilst growing in confidence without fear of failure? Have you decided to step back from class teacher responsibilities but still have a passion for teaching?

We are looking to expand our SEN team by recruiting an experienced teacher, ideally with experience of maths leadership, with significant experience of the Plan, Do, Assess, Review cycle. This role requires significant flexibility. Under the direction of our SENDCo, the individual might be training other staff, planning and leading a social communication group, conducting screening or completing referrals for external agencies.

In return, we can offer wonderful, vibrant pupils and a welcoming staff team. We are delighted to be offering this opportunity for an inspirational and passionate SENDCo assistant to join our dedicated and committed staff. This role will combine administrative support to the SENDCo as well as direct work with pupils

The successful candidate will

• be positive, enthusiastic and resourceful

• be able to work effectively as part of a team

• have appropriate qualifications, experience and training

• have an inspiring and creative approach

• have high expectations of themselves and others

• care about the whole child and their academic, emotional, social and spiritual development

We can offer

• a happy school at the heart of a supportive village community

• kind and encouraging colleagues

• excellent CPD opportunities to help you grow and develop

• children who are caring and hardworking

• a spacious and well-equipped school site

• the opportunity to inspire both staff and children

At Jolesfield Church of England Primary School, the safety and well-being of our pupils is our absolute priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Details

SENDCo Assistant

Salary: Grade 8 Point 20-24

Contract Type: Temporary; part time; term time only

Working Pattern: 1 day per week, 8:30am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch break); potentially increasing to 2 days

Location: Jolesfield CE Primary School

Interviews: Thursday 9th July

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidate will:

• be positive, enthusiastic and resourceful

• be able to work effectively as part of a team

• have appropriate qualifications, experience and training

• have an inspiring and creative approach

• have high expectations of themselves and others

• care about the whole child and their academic, emotional, social and spiritual development

Further Information

Jolesfield CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to ***email_hidden***

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 710546

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The reference number for this role is SCHO02729.

Job Reference: SCHO02729