Assistant Senco and Family Support Practitioner
Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1NXThis job expired on 11 December 2023
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
11 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time 30 hours or part time 20 hours Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £24,293 and £26,042
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a full-time, on-site (located in Greater Southampton area and New Forest) role for an Assistant SENCO and Family Support Practitioner at The Learning Federation. The Assistant SENCO and Family Support Practitioner will be a hard-working, well organised person looking to progress their personal development, which could include certification for the right person. Working within The Partnership SEN Team, you will be developing your SEN and family support skills, working with our families, children and supporting other colleagues across the Partnership. Responsibilities include working with the lead SENCO and senior leaders, family support work, delivering courses for families, compiling reports, liaising with multi-agency groups, communicating with parents and teachers, attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, developing skills within legal EHCP frameworks and ensuring compliance with government regulations. This is a new and flexible role.
The Learning Federation and all of its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of The Learning Federation and all of its schools, is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, volunteers, Governors, LLB Members, visitors, contractors and third-party professionals to share this view.
What the school offers its staff
We are a Partnership of 6 schools aspiring to change the world for children aged from 3 months to 11 years. We are looking for an Assistant SENCO and Family Support Practitioner to join our SEN Team. You may be a SEN case officer, EYFS practitioner, Social Worker, L3 childcare qualified, or have some other relevant experience of children with additional needs. You would be welcome to apply as long as you have a determination and drive to work with us in an amazing family team to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Full training given, a thirst for knowledge and a determination to make a difference!
Hours –20 or 30hrs a week, 5 days a week. Option of term time only, or 52 week contract.
Further details about the role
Qualifications / skills
- English and Maths skills to National Standard, or willingness to take a qualification
- Positive person who can complete a task thoroughly
- Curious learner - interested in special education policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- A strong work ethic with excellent organisational and time management skills
- The ability to think creatively and solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
- Understanding that children sit at the centre and are the most important part of our work
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Commitment, intellect and resilience to undertake further learning and development
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
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About Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 625 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@bppslive.net
- Phone number
- 02380 554541
We are part of The Learning Federation, which comprises of 5 Schools and an Early Year Centre and Nursery. The Executive Board and Governors are looking for leaders who are passionate about changing children’s lives and we are excited to provide the right individual with a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow as part of a highly motivated and forward-thinking team.
Arranging a visit to Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bppslive.net.
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