We are seeking an Assistant to SENCo to join our team at Hopescourt School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
In support of the SENCo, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of the SEND provision within the school ensuring the promotion of education and wellbeing of all pupils, the development of positive relationships with parents and external professionals, supporting high standards of achievement and progress for all pupils.
About Hopescourt School
Hopescourt School is a new all-through specialist school in Walton-on-Thames for children aged 4 - 19 and will be Surrey’s first net carbon zero in operation free school. When full, the school will offer 200 additional specialist school places for autistic children and children who have communication and interaction needs, working at broadly age-related expectations. The school will be one form entry in primary, two-form entry in secondary, and one form entry in the 6th form.
From 1st September 2024, we will open in temporary accommodation on the former Hurst Park school site in West Molesey, and have 77 children in the school across years 7 to 10. Our permanent building on Waterside Drive (opposite Heathside Walton School) is due to be completed in Spring 2026 and our growth plan from September 2026 onwards includes new cohorts of children into Reception and Year 7 annually, as well as a temporary intake into Year 3 until 2028. Hopescourt School’s vision and values align directly with Surrey County Council’s All Age Autism strategy and will meet a need for specialist school places in the local education market.
Details
Job title: Assistant SENCo
Location: West Molesey
Contract: Term time, permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Surrey Pay Scale 7 (Fringe - £32,512-£34,654 FTE; Actual £27,680-£29,507)
Responsible to: SENCo, and ultimately Headteacher
Benefits
• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay
Key responsibilities include:
• Monitor quality of SEN support by establishing effective systems to identify and meet the needs of pupils
• Provide opportunities for continuing professional development for relevant staff, including leading staff training where appropriate
• Performance and Line Management of SEN Administrator and Teaching Assistants as appropriate
• Assist in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs, coordinating, implementing and evaluating interventions as appropriate
Requirements include:
Essential
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Experience in supporting a SEND department
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply for this role:
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this role is the 25th June 2025.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
