SENCo Assistant
Oaks Park High School
Sutton
- £20,355 - £22,687 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- CAN Scale 19-23
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2022
Job overview
SENCo Assistant
Salary: CAN scale 19-23 (£24,406 - £27,203 FTE, £20,355 - £22,687 pro-rata per annum).
Working hours: 36 per week between 8.00am and 4.00pm. 190 days per year (188 term days plus 2 staff preparation days)
This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life. You will be expected to work effectively with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students, Assistant Psychologists and external agencies. Therefore, it is essential to have a high degree of professionalism in your approach to work and tasks set as well as having the ability to be a good role model for students and colleagues.
As a SENCo Assistant you will be part of a team working under the direction of the SENCo, as well as the Senior Leadership Team link for SEN.
This role will require you to handle sensitive issues relating to students and keeping confidentiality, form good working relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues. The SENCo assistant role requires good oral and written communication skills, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure as well as being able to be adaptable and flexible in all working practices and knowing when to know your initiative.
See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.
Training in school systems and practices will be provided
Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form (below). CVs will not be accepted.
Application forms to be sent to: recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk
Closing dates for applications Friday, 21 October at midday
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Oaks Park High School
We are still accepting job applications
Please note that we are still actively recruiting for key positions starting in September 2025. We endeavor to be flexible with our interview / assessment arrangements.
BE PART OF THE OAKS PARK HIGH SUCCESS STORY
We have produced a short video so you can gain an insight into working at Oaks Park High School, it includes some of the staff you will potentially be working alongside, the video can be found in the links below:
Please view our 'Working at Oaks Park High School' video here
There is also an extended version of the video here
Oaks Park High is a rapidly improving secondary school set in extensive grounds in the London Borough of Sutton. The school has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted:
"This is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy here. They speak positively about how much the school has improved over time. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well."
The school is part of the Cheam Academies Network Trust which is committed to promoting the highest standards of local education.
You will be joining a team of brilliant people who are passionate about helping our students thrive and achieve the very best they can. Every member of staff - from our friendly receptionists to the dedicated leadership team - works tirelessly to support our students, their families and their colleagues.
The leadership team has put in place a substantial professional development programme to encourage staff to flourish and progress. This includes a bespoke teaching and learning package, the support of a specialist mentoring and coaching group, and opportunities for cross-Trust department collaboration. Additionally all staff are supported by a wellbeing team which actively seeks opportunities to improve staff experience and offer support if needed.
Leaders consider staff workload and wellbeing. Staff feel supported and appreciate the training opportunities provided, including those offered by the Trust.
The school is expanding its Year 7 intake again in September 2025 and is excited to be able to offer a range of teaching and support staff vacancies, to ensure we have the best possible infrastructure in place for our students to support this expansion.
Our school is situated in Carshalton, a short walk from Carshalton Beeches train station, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and served by Bus routes from Sutton, Croydon and Morden.
We can offer you:
- An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
- Opportunities for cross Trust working
- A behaviour for learning system supported by an experienced Pastoral Support Team
- A well-being support team
- A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
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