SENDCO Assistant & Pupil Support Worker
Joydens Wood Junior School, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks a year
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Actual salary
- £17,643-£17,815
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children Joydens Wood Junior School is on the lookout for a dedicated and compassionate SENDCO Assistant / Pupil Support Worker to join our vibrant team! In this rewarding dual role, you’ll play a key part in supporting vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND and Pupil Premium, while helping nurture their emotional wellbeing.
As the first point of contact for parents seeking additional support for their child, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and offer guidance beyond the classroom. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, will be essential in ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met with care and understanding. We’re looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic, and has a ‘can do’ attitude, with the ability to collaborate effectively and make a real impact on the lives of our students. If you’re ready to help shape the future of our children and contribute to a supportive, inclusive school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Organisation
- Provide overall administration support to the SENDCO
- Be the school’s Attendance Champion as stated in the trust’s attendance policy.
- Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Be the school’s Pupil Premium Champion by overseeing the school’s Pupil Premium strategy, under the direction of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
- Provide overall administration support to the SENDCO.
- Be the first port of call for parents and carers by answering SEND related telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
- Signpost parents to support services where necessary under the direction of the SENDCO.
- Meet with pupils on a 1-2-1 basis for a period of time to support them with their emotional well-being.
- Liaise with class teachers and support staff regarding pupils’ needs under the SENDCO’s direction.
- Type and distributing EHCP reviews and documentation.
- Prepare annual review documentation under the SENDCO’s direction.
- Typing correspondence to parents, agencies, professionals, staff and any internal correspondence under the direction of the SENDCO.
- Support with the collation and preparation of information for assessments and referrals.
- Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, complete standard forms, respond to routine correspondence.
- Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems.
- Undertake typing and word-processing and other IT based tasks.
- Undertake administration of complex procedures, such as collating and updating children’s medical records
Resources
- Use relevant ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, Internet).
- Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others.
Responsibilities
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of and support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
What the school offers its staff
We’re proud to offer:
- Endless Growth Opportunities: Access to ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your career.
- Thriving Partnerships: Strong collaborations with schools to enhance your impact and network.
- A Happy and Supportive Team: Work alongside a motivated, friendly, and encouraging group of professionals.
- Resources You Deserve: A well-equipped environment with the tools and support you need to succeed.
- Innovative Culture: Join an organisation that values creativity, teamwork, and fresh ideas.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy staff benefits like the Cycle to Work scheme and technology discounts.
- Special Discounts: Gain access to CSSC Benefits, BHN Extras and Blue Light Card savings, making your life outside work even better.
Further details about the role
At Joydens Wood Infant and Junior Schools, we’re more than just schools—we’re dynamic, thriving communities where children come first! Our passionate, dedicated team of staff and local committee members are committed to nurturing every child’s unique potential in a fun, inspiring, and supportive environment.
We believe learning should be exciting and challenging, and we set high expectations to ensure every child grows into a confident, independent learner. By working hand-in-hand with parents, we create a seamless partnership that helps each child thrive academically and socially.
The close connection between our Infant and Junior Schools ensures a smooth transition for all children, while our strong links with local secondary schools provide continuity in their educational journey. We’re all about building a solid foundation for the future, inside and outside the classroom!
Our students don’t just learn—they live! With a wide range of extra-curricular activities, we encourage every child to discover their passions, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. At Joydens Wood Schools, we educate for life, helping children develop into well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world.
We love welcoming parents, helpers, and visitors to our vibrant school community, and we’ve got exciting plans for the year ahead! Stay connected with us as we share the latest news, events, and opportunities to get involved.
Visits to the strong are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school direct to arrange this. Tel: 01322 522151
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@nestschools.org
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Joydens Wood Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Joydens Wood Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@joydens-wood-junior.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01322522151
Joydens Wood Junior School is located in a semi-rural setting on the outskirts of London. We are an independent academy. We are a friendly and caring school with a team of enthusiastic, committed and hardworking staff.
We have 300+ pupils on roll in Years 3 to 6, with a 3 form entry in each year group.
We have classroom laptops, smart screens in most classes. The large playing field and our generous outside space allows our children to thrive with our various sports teams being successful in many local competitions. Combined with Forest School, arts opportunities, performances and school residential trips our school offers the chance for every child to unlock their potential.
We believe in an Experience Curriculum and Values based education which nourishes and enables children to flourish, making a difference to the world through who and how they are. Our pupils are happy, safe and well-motivated, showing respect for themselves and others. They are proud of the high standards they reach and of how hard they work at school.
We are part of the Dartford Area Schools Consortium (DASCo) which supports collaboration between schools to enhance and improve outcomes for children in Dartford. It offers opportunities for the school to benefit from joint projects, share experience and access excellent training for staff and governors.
Arranging a visit to Joydens Wood Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@joydens-wood-junior.kent.sch.uk.
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