At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the SENCo with admin, parent communication, and multi-agency involvement.
- Company: Wellfield Academy, a supportive and ambitious school.
- Benefits: Permanent, term-time role with a rewarding work environment.
- Other info: Join a positive team dedicated to high-quality support for students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing inclusive practices.
- Qualifications: Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Join Our Team at Wellfield Academy. Are you looking for a role where each day is different, filled with experiences that are both challenging, enjoyable and fulfilling? A role where you go home with a sense of reward and achievement? Wellfield Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Assistant to the SENCo to join our established team on a permanent, term-time only basis.
This role is ideal for a candidate with a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who is looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and ambitious school. The role is to support our SENCo with administrative processes, parent communication and multi-agency involvement, helping to release time for the SENCo to focus on developing inclusive practices across the classroom.
It is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to strengthen and develop our SEND provision, including our Thrive enhanced provision. Thrive provides a tailored, nurturing educational environment for students who require a more personalised approach to learning, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially.
The successful candidate will play an important part in supporting the coordination and day‑to‑day effectiveness of this provision, working closely with staff, families and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students. You will be joining a team of positive and enthusiastic staff who are committed to providing the highest quality support for our students and the wider school community.
The successful applicant will be a positive, flexible and motivated individual with personal drive. You will have a calm and organised approach, with the ability to work professionally to strict deadlines while responding effectively and efficiently to challenges. You will communicate confidently and effectively in a variety of situations and be able to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently, building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues.
ROLE DETAILS
This role is 36 hrs, permanent and term time only plus two weeks. Hours are 8:15am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays 8:15-3:45pm.
Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Assistant to the SENCo in Leyland employer: Wellfield Academy
Wellfield Academy is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and creative work environment, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about supporting children's education in Design Technology. With a strong commitment to employee growth and safeguarding, the academy offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to students' learning while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for professional development. Located in a vibrant community, Wellfield Academy values innovation and teamwork, making it a rewarding workplace for dedicated professionals.
