SEND Assistant
Wrenn School
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
- £18,200 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- 35 hours per week; 39 weeks per year
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2023
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a new member of staff to join our SEND Support Team as a SEND Assistant.
Wrenn School was awarded Ofsted rated GOOD and SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2020/21 (Northampton Education Awards). You will join a thriving department and family of staff, who have made rapid improvements over the past three years.
Your wellbeing and professional development in order to enhance your career is a priority for us. We offer a mentoring programme, annual career stage interviews, bespoke CPD training aligned with the Teacher Development Trust, supportive action research projects, staff rewards and support for family events.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.
Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. Our ethos of Ambition, Excellence and Care for all is underpinned by our Proud to be Wrenn values. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.
You will be able to find a wealth of information about Wrenn School on our website www.wrennschool.org.uk which will help with your decision.
Situated on the outskirts of the town of Wellingborough, Wrenn is a popular School with dynamic, inspirational and caring staff. Expectations are high, Wrenn demands high standards and aspirations from students and staff alike, with an excellent programme of CPD support that will support and develop your career at Wrenn.
We are an equal opportunities employer. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, together with references from previous employers will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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About Wrenn School
Wrenn School is a vibrant, inclusive secondary school where high standards, strong relationships and exceptional care sit at the heart of everything we do. Under the leadership of Principal Laura Parker, Wrenn is a community where students are supported to thrive academically, socially and personally.
Wrenn is proud to be a split‑site school, supporting students through their journey from Key Stage 3 to Key Stages 4 and 5. Set across two well‑resourced sites, the school benefits from beautiful grounds and excellent facilities, including purpose‑built creative spaces and extensive sports provision. Ofsted (December 2023) also noted that “Pupils benefit from a plethora of opportunities and clubs which extend beyond the curriculum.”
We aim for excellence in all that we do, investing in both academic success and personal development. Students are encouraged to take on responsibility through leadership, mentoring and Sixth Form opportunities, helping them to build confidence, character and aspiration.
Our Wrenn Values - Work Hard, Respect Others, Enjoy Learning, Never Give Up and Navigate the Future - are central to daily life and underpin the high expectations we hold for every member of our school community.
Positive relationships between staff, students and families are the foundation of our success. Open communication and strong partnerships ensure students feel supported, safe and valued.
Wrenn School is proud to be part of Creative Education Trust (CET), a national network of schools united by a shared commitment to transforming lives through education. CET believes that every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Through a rich and inclusive curriculum, high expectations and purposeful leadership, CET schools work collaboratively to inspire ambition, promote equity and unlock opportunity for every learner. This shared value base strengthens our work at Wrenn and ensures our students are prepared to lead confident, independent and successful futures.
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