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SEND Administrator
Contract term: Permanent Immediate Start
Contract type: Part time 25 hours per week - Term time plus inset days
Salary: Scale 4 Point 7 - 8 Actual Salary: £15009 - £15080
Closing Date: 15th April 2024
Start Date: Immediate Start
We are seeking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic and courteous candidate. The post holder will be responsible for the administration of Roding Valley High School's SEND provision and will also be required to provide a range of administrative support services working alongside the SENDCO, Learning Support Assistants, Pastoral team and students. The nature of the role means that no one day is the same, and there is always something new to do and learn. The post holder will ensure that these services are provided in a professional, timely manner and to an excellent standard. The successful candidate will be committed to the students and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work. Experience of working with SEND children is desirable.
"This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form." "Pupils are proud to attend Roding Valley High School. From the time they arrive in Year 7, to when they leave the sixth form, they respond to leaders' high expectations. Parents are positive about the education the school provides. Typical comments praise 'the aspirations for every child' and the 'caring support' from staff." "Teachers skilfully adapt the way they teach, where needed, to help pupils with SEND successfully access the curriculum." "Leaders prioritise reading. They ensure pupils who struggle with reading get all the help they need. Leaders successfully promote a love of reading in the school." "Pupils with SEND get all the help they need to know their options and make the best decisions. As a result, almost all pupils move on to positive destinations." Ofsted September 2022
We can offer:
● A friendly and supportive working environment
● A comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
● Bike to work Scheme
● Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities You will be joining a great school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff.
RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line). For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net Informal discussions with the SENDCo, Mr Tony Taylor, are welcome, please contact him on ttaylor@rodingvalley.net to arrange.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Roding Valley High School is a successful 11-18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded “good” with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.