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Assistant SENCO
MPS, London Fringe Pay Scale + TLR2a +SEN1
Required for September 2021
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an Assistant SENCO to join a thriving and successful SEND department. The school also provides a secondary enhanced provision for students with ASC in South Essex, providing support for up to 15 students in order to enable them to access mainstream provision.
This is an exciting opportunity with the post holder playing a lead role in enhanced provision for ASC supporting our most vulnerable students and working across our SEND department.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a school environment providing support, assistance and guidance to students. Professional Qualifications linked to Autism are desirable and either SENCO accreditation or the commitment to complete the SENCO course is essential.
You will be used to working at both operational and strategic levels. They will have high level interpersonal skills and be a confident motivator of colleagues. They will need to demonstrate determination and an ability to utilise creative ways of working. Excellent communication skills are a must, as is the ability to influence and gain the confidence of a wide group of stakeholders including teachers, associate staff, the Governing Body and external bodies.
Bromfords School and Sixth Form College has a large SEND Department and has always placed great importance on high quality SEND provision. In our recent Ofsted - May 2016 they stated 'Provision for pupils who have special educational needs or disability is excellent and as a result they make particularly strong progress'.
We are able to provide you with the necessary support and guidance as well as a range of professional development opportunities to support your career advancement. If you feel you have the drive and commitment to succeed in this role we would like to hear from you.
We are keen to appoint dedicated colleagues who are eager to support our students to achieve in all aspects of their school life and who want to be key contributors to our school's success.
In the current circumstance, we are unable to offer visits to the school. We would encourage you to explore the school website www.bromfords.essex.sch.uk
The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Closing date: Monday 12th April 2021, midday
Interview: Thursday 15th April 2021
Information about the School
Our school is making rapid progress since its inspection in November 2022. A recent review by the Local Authority commented on the ‘sea change’ noted in students’ behaviour and the culture and ethos of the school. Our 2023 outcomes were the best set of Key Stage 4 results achieved by Year 11 students since 2016. Our Year 7 intake continues to be oversubscribed, with a waiting list.
Our school is a strong, caring community underpinned by our three core values of achieve, enrich and prepare. Our school’s culture is focused on the principles of high expectations and aspirations for all members of our community; actions and conversations, however difficult, are always underpinned by kindness; that we communicate and share success; that we value each other’s views and opinions; decisions are evidence based and student centred.
Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.
About the Trust
We are a small Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.
Additional Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)
• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under
• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme
• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays
• Discounted Tastecard subscription
• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no afterschool meetings)
We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 627848 or via email to recruitment@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.