Assistant SENDCO
Ref: SCH-PLT-0039Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.44 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPSThe Role
Mary Astell Academy is an alternative provision academy established in September 2018. Based in the West End of Newcastle, the academy works with young people aged 11 to 16 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education. We provide access to a full-time, broad and balanced education appropriate to pupils’ potential and educational needs and encourage their reintegration back into a mainstream school setting wherever possible.
Our young people are also able to access a wide range of therapeutic interventions to support them in recognising and understanding triggers for their behaviours and explore strategies that support them in dealing with these. We recognise that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and traumatic experiences have often impacted upon the lives of our young people and that for many of them not only have they survived but have shown great strength in doing so. At Mary Astell we seek to restore them and help individuals return to a path towards happy and fulfilling adult lives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent practitioner to join our outstanding school and work in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Please visit our website for further information.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will:
- Have the highest of expectations for all our pupils and a relentless focus on safeguarding
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Have a passion for leading teaching and learning, and improving outcomes for pupils.
To learn more about Mary Astell Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/
Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 with Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy. Thomas Bewick School joined in 2019, Harry Watts opened in September 2020 and Gilbert Ward Academy opened in September 2023. We are striving to further build collaboration across the schools and grow as a Multi Academy Trust, whilst continuing to strengthen our relationships with schools outside the MAT for the benefit of our pupils.
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Mary Astell Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
· A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
· Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide CPD programmes
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
· Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme
Full details can be found on our website. https://www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk/121/why-work-for-us
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.
Benefits
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| SEN Allowance | £2,539 |
| TLR2A | £3214 |
Qualifications
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| DFE recognised teaching qualification or equivalent |
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| Qualified SENDCo holding National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to obtain within 3 years) |
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| Evidence of relevant professional development |
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Commitment to getting the best outcomes for students and promoting the ethos and values of the school |
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| Exceptional role model with the highest standards of integrity |
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| Commitment to safeguarding and equality |
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| Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times |
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| Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for students with SEN and/or a disability |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience of self-evaluation and development planning |
Desirable
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| Clear educational vision and a strong commitment to the ethos of the school |
Essential
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| Experience of working at a whole-school level |
Desirable
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| Experience of working with SEND students |
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| Experience of excellent delivery using multi-sensory learning |
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| Experience of leading whole school and bespoke CPD |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Effective communication and interpersonal skills |
Essential
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| Ability to build effective working relationships |
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| Excellent record keeping skills |
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| Ability to manage change and prioritise competing deadlines |
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| Effective time management |
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| Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
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| Ability to be flexible and adaptable |
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| Ability to analyse and interpret data and to use this to inform provision planning |
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| Ability to plan and evaluate interventions |
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| Understanding of what makes 'quality first teaching', and of effective intervention strategies |
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| Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice |
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure from the DBS.
The Trust actively promotes equality of opportunity with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. The Trust selects all candidates for employment based on their skills, qualifications and experience, in comparison against the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Online vetting checks will be carried out for candidates who are shortlisted.
Mary Astell Academy
Linhope Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 2LW
Andrea Spowart
Andrea.Spowart@maryastell...