Assistant SENCo at Philip Morant School and College

Philip Morant School and College; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox membership

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Philip Morant School and College in Colchester is seeking an Assistant SENCO to join its dedicated SEND team. The role supports EHCPs, plan reviews, and interventions, working 37 hours per week across term-time and non-pupil days within a large secondary and post-16 provision. The Sigma Trust offers a competitive salary and benefits.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver inclusive education and enable students with SEND to achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience of and a passion for supporting students with SEND needs within school.
• Ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks.
• The ability to prioritise tasks to support the progress and wellbeing of all learners.

Responsibilities

• One Plan Review meetings
• EHCP Annual reviews
• Corresponding with external agencies, parents and staff as necessary
• Mentoring SEND students
• Coordinating and running interventions such as ELSA, Forest school, Autistic and OK

Skills

Good organisational

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with SEND

Initiative and independence

Prioritising tasks

Job description

About this Role

Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at PhilipMorant School and College

Are you wanting to work as a part of a team whose purposeis to enable every member of the community to feel they belong? Do you have the skills to contribute to alearning environment that enables staff and students to be the best they canbe?

Philip Morant School and College was judged as "Good" in all areas by Ofsted in September2023. We are looking for an AssistantSENCO who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.

Our school isa calm and orderly place. We work hardto ensure everyone feels welcome. As thelargest school in Colchester we have exceptional facilities. Through the Sigma Trust there are manyopportunities to work with staff in other schools and to have opportunities fordevelopment.

Living andbreathing our vision and values starts from interview day, with every applicantwelcomed by the Headteacher. From thereevery member of staff is part of a strong team and support and opportunity isalways available.

Our SEN teamcomprises of twenty staff members in varying roles within the department. The team is determined to offerindividualised support for students with a wide range of SEN needs. The successful candidate will be supported todevelop their skills within the role. The role will give the successfulcandidate a greater breath and understanding of leading a SEN team in largesecondary school and post sixteen provision.

• The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 3:30pm Friday)
• This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days

A Day in the Life:

• You'll be responsible forbringing your passion and expertise to the following areas.
• One Plan Review meetings
• EHCP Annual reviews
• Corresponding as necessarywith external agencies and parents and staff
• Mentoring SEND Students
• Coordinating and runninginterventions such as ELSA, Forest school, Autistic and OK!
• Interacting with andsupporting students according to individual educational needs

What We're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our teamif you have:

• Good organisational,interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of and a passionfor supporting students with SEND needs within school
• Ability to use initiative and work withoutdirect supervision, taking responsibility for tasks
• The ability to prioritise tasks to supportthe progress and wellbeing of all learners

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staffand fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and acomprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD trainingprogram that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaboratewith colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strongprofessional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salaryand excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan tohelp manage your everyday healthcare costs
• Access to a confidential EmployeeAssistance Programme to support your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycleto Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox,eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committedto safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to saferrecruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminalrecords, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policiesin place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud tobe an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunitiesregardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'ToBe Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful workingtogether, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.