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Contract hours:The successful candidate will work 30.25 hours per week, split across the two schools.
Working weeks per year:39
Paid weeks per year:44.65
Actual salary: £17,631.19 to £19,091.64
FTE £25,183 - £27,268. Band 3, point 6-11 depending on skills and experience
Interview date: Friday, 6th June 2025 - applicants must be able to attend this date
Stambridge Primary School and Waterman Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a SENDCo Assistant and Learning Mentor to join their friendly team, supporting both Rochford schools.
Children are at the HEART of all that we do. We believe that each child deserves an education that enables them to reach their potential both academically and socially.
The position will focus on providing support to the SENDCos in leading the provision of special educational needs within the schools. Applicants are expected to have experience of working with children with specific learning needs and social/emotional learning behaviours.
Applicants should hold alevel 3 in learning support or equivalent early years qualification and have achieved grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent. A SEND qualification would be desirable.
The successful applicant will:
- Have a good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
- Assist in the leadership of learning support staff
- Promote the inclusion of children with SEND both within the classroom and during non-class based learning, ensuring access to learning through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
- Support groups as directed by the SENDCo and/or Head of School
- Implement planned learning activities / teaching programmes as agreed with colleagues, adjusting activities according to pupil's response
- Support pupils with literacy and numeracy skills
- Monitor and record pupil progress
- Help children with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid and administration of medication
For more information on the role and to arrange a tour of the school please contact the School Business Manager, Suzanne Cullinane: stambridge.office@heartsacademy.uk
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so please do not delay in applying.
If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.
Information about the School
Stambridge Primary School is a small, rural school with lovely children. The team are dedicated to the community they provide for and work hard to ensure the children get the best education possible, as well as varied experiences and opportunities. Stambridge Primary School has grown in size over the past few years but we still have smaller than average classes with approximately 22-27 children in each class. We have four split year group classes - Nursery & Reception, Year 1&2, Year 3&4 and Year 5&6.
Stambridge Primary School is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust, a trust of local schools that has the values of Happiness, achievement, self-esteem, respect & responsibility, truth, spirituality & service. The trust is truly innovative and rewards outstanding staff for outstanding outcomes. The school calendar year has 184 days of contact time with pupils, 5 non-pupil days, and the equivalent of 6 days of high quality continuous professional development.
Stambridge Primary School and the HEARTS Academy Trust are focused on reducing teacher workload and supporting wellbeing of adults is a big focus too. Things we have done to reduce workload over the past few years include:
Focused 'live feedback' policy that reduces the time it takes to 'mark' books as we focus on live feedback in the lessons.
Shared resources across all six schools at HEARTS using MS Teams and MS One Drive to reduce planning time.
An additional week off each academic year (currently in October) in return for regular twilight meetings focusing on CPD across the MAT from 3:30-6pm.
A school-improvement team that works across all six schools, supporting the development of the curriculum and teacher development.
A wide variety of middle leader and senior leader opportunities across the wider trust.
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies
We can offer you:
an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
a two-week October half-term
supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
a highly effective learning environment
a responsive and involved leadership team
the HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk