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Philip Morant School & College
Students Support Workers for ASD, ADHD and SEMH
Pay Range: Local Government Band Scale 5 (8-11)
Hours: 27.5 hours 39 weeks per year
Actual Salary: £13,227 - £14,037
Start Date: September 2022
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for our school to recruit three additional members of staff to work in our progressive and forward thinking SEND department.
We are seeking to appoint three Student Support Workers each with a specific specialist area:
● ASD;
● ADHD, and
● SEMH.
The successful applicants will be building on the excellent work that is already in place, and will be key to developing our policy and practice with the school's SENCo, Educational Psychologist and Inclusion Partner.
The Philip Morant School & College is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for our students. Our ASK values of Aspiration, Success and Kindness permeate the school, aiding us in delivering the highest quality education to our students and work environment for all colleagues.
Philip Morant is a popular, mixed comprehensive, in north-east Essex. The school has served the town of Colchester for over half a century and has a tradition, not only of excellence in education but also caring for its young people. Philip Morant is a happy school in which, overwhelmingly, students feel safe and achieve well.
Our vision is simple. We want a community where everyone feels they belong and are the best they can be. Our ethos is encapsulated in three words: 'Aspiration, Success, Kindness' which underpin our approach to all aspects of school life.
Philip Morant & College is ambitious for all of our students in their pursuit of excellence whether that is in the classroom, on the football pitch, the stage or working within the community.
We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering a holistic education and experiences which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or work place.
Please feel free to contact us on 01206 545222 if you require any further information about the school, or would like to arrange a visit. We will offer you a warm welcome and let you see for yourself why we are proud of our school.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
● Working with the school's SENCO to develop our policy & practice for students with ASD.
● Complete Student Information Sheets (One Plans) with students and parents.
● To be a Key Worker - supporting identified students in all areas of SEND, particularly ASD
● Support students with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills.
● Understand specific learning needs and styles and provide differentiated support to students individually and within a group.
● Establish positive relationships with students.
● Develop a student's ability and capacity for independent learning (including study skills).
● Be involved in planning, organising and implementing withdrawal interventions.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
● An interest in supporting students with special and additional needs;
● A desire to learn about a specific area of SEND;
● A passion for championing young people;
● A solution focused mindset.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School & College?
We can offer you:
● A Competitive Salary
● Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
● Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
● Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l80f8enbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybS58NDF8MjkxNDY0fDF8fEZhbHNlfDIxMjJ8MTU1MjY0NXww?i=Ohmrrwgbwu8%3d
Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.
Closing date: Midday 12th July, 2022
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Information about the School
We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.