Assistant SENDCo

PAXMAN ACADEMY

ASSISTANT SENDCo

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7, Point 19-24 (FTE £25,481-£28,672)

Actual Salary from: £21,747

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant SENDCo to promote the progress and achievement of SEND students throughout the school. This role is student-focused and will ensure high standards and expectations for both SEND students and staff.

This post is 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year – Term time (38 weeks) plus 1 week non-pupil days.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to keeping children and young people safe

• Report any disclosure made to the appropriate person

• Report any safeguarding concerns in the workplace to the appropriate person

• Maintain an awareness of the Trust policies in relation to safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support with Access Arrangements and specific testing 

• Complete Review Meetings 

• Gather together EHCP evidence in line with the application process 

• Be the point of contact for external agencies 

• Manage and oversee the completion of One Plan Profiles 

• Take part in parental meetings 

• Take a leading role in transition 

• Maintain up-to-date information for SEND 

• Update SIMS with key information relating to SEND students 

• Ensure SEND statistics are current and accurate 

• Maintain student documentation 

• Attend Safeguarding Meetings and feedback where relevant 

• Maintain contact with the parents of SEND students 

• Coordinate round robins, gathering evidence to support students 

• Lead small groups of student intervention 

• Ensure a consistent approach to supporting SEND students 

• Promote a culture where students, staff and parents, have high expectations 

• Promote autonomy, where students engage fully within the educational establishment 

• Ensure standards of support across the area are effective and in-line with current safeguarding regulations 

• Set high expectations for staff and students 

• Support and/or represent the school at meetings, as and when required 

• Liaise with subject teachers and LSAs to ensure accurate information is gathered and shared 

General

• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager

• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

• Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy

We're looking for you if you:

• 5 GCSEs (including English & Maths) at Grade C and above or equivalent 

• Working knowledge of school policies and procedures 

• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage administrative work 

• Ability to support staff and students in maintaining high standards 

• Ability to encourage children in developing self-esteem and respect for others 

• Demonstrate commitment to excellence at all levels and a determination to succeed 

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We Can Offer You:

• A Competitive Salary

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply:

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk quoting reference 768. Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date:  Midnight, Sunday 31st October 2021

Information about the School:

Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.

Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.

Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.