SENCO Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Arnold; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Arnold is seeking an Assistant SENCO to support children facing barriers to educational attendance. The ideal candidate will have experience as a mainstream Teaching Assistant or in a specialist setting. Key responsibilities include developing individual educational plans and liaising with families to ensure high-quality SEN provision. This role offers a supportive team environment and various employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing support resources

Access to discount schemes

Pension scheme enrollment

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Must have experience in supporting children with SEN.
• Ability to develop individual educational plans.
• Participate in meetings and lead EHCP reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families experiencing barriers to education.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
• Ensure the high quality of SEN provision.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Ability to work in a team

Organisational skills

Education

Experience as a mainstream Teaching Assistant

Experience in a specialist education setting

Job description

Nottingham HOPE Academy – formerly Hospital and Home Education Learning Centre (HHELC)

Nottingham HOPE Academy is a school based in Nottingham City which caters for pupils and young people with a range of medical or mental health needs. The school is located on four sites.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for ‘the right person for a position to change lives’. This role has been created to support children and families experiencing barriers to regular education attendance. Nottingham HOPE Academy is a unique alternative educational provision in the City of Nottingham so if you’re interested, a call or visit to learn more about us is strongly encouraged!

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and flexible Assistant SENCO to join our team of dedicated staff. You will be an experienced mainstream Teaching Assistant with SEND experience and/or have worked in a specialist education setting. The successful candidate will join a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with pupils and their families, and then assess the attainment and progress of our students, in order to help them succeed. Knowledge of SEN will be essential and you must be able to respond and adapt to the wide ranging needs of our children and young people.

This role will be based at our Castle Gate site, with occasional visits to other sites as required. You will work closely with our SENCO and wider leadership team to ensure all pupils receive high quality, well co‑ordinated SEN provision. This will include:

• Working as part of a team to ensure all pupils’ SEN needs are met through delivery and/or support of whole class lessons, as well as small group and one to one interventions
• Developing and implementing individual plans to meet pupils’ Special Educational Needs or medical needs
• Leading and attending EHCP reviews and other meetings
• Overseeing support for pupils with EHCPs and ensuring that provision is in place to meet their needs
• Supporting pupil admissions and transitions by liaising with parents, pupils, other schools and other professionals

What you can expect from us

• Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed. All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application. In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact us on the number provided. Further information can be found on our school website, Nottingham HOPE Academy - Vacancies.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check website. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.