Assistant SENDCo

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo to join our team. 

Your Opportunity

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Assistant SENDCo to play a key role in supporting the SENDCO to maintain the SEND Provision. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and nurturing team, ensuring robust record keeping for actions undertaken for students with SEND. The successful candidate will also support the process of information gathering for SEND and EHCP annual reviews whilst arranging EP referrals, SALT assessments and liaising with Surrey SALT for visits to students.

What we are looking for:

• Good General Education including English and Maths at Grade C GCSE or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent
• Experience of teaching groups/ whole classes
• Experience of supporting teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Be a pro-active member of the team with a can-do approach
• Be flexible and committed
• Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare
• Have excellent communication skills, which enables you to support within your team appropriately
• Be keen to be part of the wider school community

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

· A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils

· Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

· 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

· We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

· Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

· Flexible working options

· Generous holiday allowance

· Work life and family friendly policies

· Employee wellbeing initiatives

· Career pathways and talent management

· Access to a staff benefits portal

· Community and collaboration working mode

The Details

Actual: £20,137.33 - £20,506.54

Position: A Fixed Term role due to start in September 2024 until August 2025.

Pattern of work: 30 hours per week to be worked over 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Closing Date:  10 May 2024 (11:59)

Interview date: will be confirmed one week after advert closure

We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time so early applications are recommended.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.