Assistant SENCo

Ormiston Rivers Academy, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QB

2 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Asap
Closing date
13 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,508.00 - £28,580.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant SENCo job summary

Ormiston Rivers Academy is an exciting and supportive place to work. There is a commitment to teamwork at all levels in the school and we work together to provide outstanding opportunities for our students, supported by cutting edge facilities. We are committed to high quality teaching and learning, and we seek and embrace strategies to inspire and support our students.

We are looking to recruit an experienced, ambitious and motivated individual to carry out the key role of Assistant SENCo in the Academy from 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday during term time. This exciting role involves working closely with the SENCo to support our SEND students. The successful candidate will be an excellent administrator and will have a genuine rapport with and desire to support our students. You will also be enthusiastic and approachable with a “can-do” attitude and a genuine commitment to providing the best possible educational experience to our students.

What's the best thing about working for OAT? That's easy. The people. Whether it's our pupils, who are diverse and full of character, or our staff, who are committed, full of energy and driven by the purpose of our work. Our people are amazing; we value them and we take care of them.

If you fancy a change of career, we will provide all the right training through a supportive, extended induction package - all you need to bring is enthusiasm, care for children and a good sense of humour.

We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff including:

Employee benefits and wellbeing package
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
The best professional development to support your career, including a comprehensive induction programme with Trust wide career opportunities
EAP service which includes free confidential advice to staff and a counselling service available 24/7
Access to a contributory pension scheme

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

If you have any questions about the role or wish to have an informal chat, please contact Julie Damps, Academy HR Manager at jdamps@ormistonsacademy.co.uk, or Jenny Tovey, SENCo at jtovey@ormistonriversacademy.co.uk. Visits to the academy are welcomed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th October 2024, 5pm. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Ormiston Rivers Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.