SENCO Personal Assistant

Aloeric Primary School, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,114.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary will be £6283-£6494 per annum

SENCO Personal Assistant job summary

SENCO Personal Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a SENCO Personal Assistant on a fixed term contract, based at Aloeric Primary School.

Hours: 12 hours per week,Monday to Tuesday, 8.45am to 3.15pm (with 30min lunch break) , working 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).

Salary: D4-D6, £23,114 to £23,893 pro rata per annum, dependent on experience, pay award pending (actual salary will be £6283-£6494 per annum).

Start date: As soon as possible

End date: 24th July 2025 but this will be reviewed at the end of this academic year.

We are a very happy team at Aloeric, with strong relationships between staff and pupils and between the school and the local community. We believe in putting the children at the heart of what we do and want to develop all aspects of every child as they travel through the school. There really is a fantastic welcoming atmosphere at Aloeric and we are fortunate to be working with wonderful children who inspire us to do more and become more. In fact, inspiring us to ‘make a difference every day’ - our school motto.

Aloeric Primary School are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). This is a part-time role, requiring availability for 2 days per week (12 hours). The ideal candidate will assist in the smooth running of SEND operations within the school, providing administrative and logistical support to the SENCO and contributing to the overall effectiveness of our SEN provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support:
• Manage the SENCO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and training sessions.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of SEN students, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs), assessment reports, and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for staff meetings, parent meetings, and external stakeholders.
• Communication and Coordination:
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, staff, and external agencies regarding SEN matters.
• Coordinate communication between the SENCO, teaching staff, parents, and external professionals (e.g., educational psychologists, speech therapists).
• Handle telephone and email inquiries, providing information and assistance as needed.
• Organise and coordinate parent meetings, including scheduling, preparing documents, and arranging follow-up actions.
• Logistical Support:
• Assist in organising and managing SEN resources, including teaching materials and equipment.
• Help arrange training sessions, workshops, and other professional development opportunities for staff.
• Support the SENCO in monitoring and managing SEN budgets and resources.
• Data Management:
• Update and manage SEN databases and tracking systems, ensuring all information is current and accurate.
• Assist in data analysis and reporting related to student progress and SEN provision.
• General Duties:
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Undertake any other duties as required to support the SENCO and the wider school team.

The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

What we offer:

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working;

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

People Strategy in place setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Interested candidates are required to apply by 12.00pm on Monday 4th November 2024.

Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 20th November 2024.

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

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.

Applying for the job

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About Aloeric Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Aloeric Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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