Assistant SENDCo

Assistant SENDCo

34 hours per week over 5 days (hours to be agreed) (Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

39 weeks per year (term time only)

Permanent

Salary NJC SCP 12 - 14 Pro-rata £22,135 - £23,627 (FTE £28,163 - £30,060) depending on experience

To start as early as possible after appointment

Interview date to be confirmed

An opportunity has arisen to join our SEND team as an Assistant SENDCo to promote the progress and achievement of SEND students throughout the school. This role will be student-focused and will ensure high standards and expectations for both SEND students and staff.

This is a key role which involves working closely with the SENDCo and developing our SEND provision at St Laurence School. The role is suitable for someone who:

 Is interested in developing expertise which meets the current needs of the school.

 Has the ability to foster positive working relationships with parents, external agencies, staff and students. 

 Has good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy working environment and a wide variety of tasks.

 Can problem-solve effectively and independently.

 Understands and is mindful of the impact of decisions on the school, including budgets, students and staff and has in mind a whole-school focus when making decisions.

 St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our 2014 Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.