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Job Ref No. ECC5466-445S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 7 (scp 19 to 24)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 20/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 26th March  

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PA to SENDCo

We are looking to appoint a PA to the SENDCo.

The successful post holder will provide confidential executive assistance and secretarial support to the SENDCO.

The hours of work for the role will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday and this will be required term time, plus five staff training days, plus 4 weeks in the college holidays spread throughout the year, so 43 working weeks in total, plus holiday pay.

The pay band for the role is Scale 7 (scp 19 to 24), The actual salary for the role is £30,253.19 to £33,415.24 (under 5 years' service) or £30,683.62 to £33,890.66 (over 5 years' service).

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk . CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the role, please contact Miss Emma Smale, SENDCo at e.smale@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk or 01206 549222. For further details about the college, please go to our website www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk .

The start date is as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 20th March 2026 however please apply as soon as possible as we may interview prior to the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th March 2026.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Catherine Simonelli
Norman Way, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3US
Telephone: 01206 549222
Email: admin@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk

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