SEND Administration Assistant Cobden Primary School
Fixed Term until August 2025
Contracted Hrs: 10 Hours per week
Working Wks: 39 (Term Time + Inset Days)
Grade: Grade 7, Pts 11 to 14
Salary: £6,013 to £6,308 per annum
Start Date: ASAP Are you a hardworking and motivated individual?
Do you have experience of supporting children with special educational needs?
Would you like to work within a supportive, committed and hard working team and make a difference to the children we work with?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEND Administration Assistant to join Cobden Primary School on a fixed term basis, working closely with our experienced SENDCo.
The SEND Administration Assistant will contribute to inclusion work within the school including assessing pupils for potential barriers to learning, supporting with intervention work and developing SEND support plans. A key aspect of the role will include assisting the SENDCo with administrative tasks including typing letters, completing referrals and communicating effectively with parents, Class Teachers, support staff and external agencies.
The role is a rewarding one with the successful candidates having the opportunity to positively develop and encourage our pupils in both their academic and social life. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own practice with the support of a close-knit team. Cobden Primary School has great transport links with the train station a 5 minute walk away.
The ideal candidate will have:
• A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in Teaching and Learning
• Strong communication skills
• Experience of working in a school administrative or support role within an educational setting
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise their own workload and enjoy multi-tasking
• The ability to maintain confidentiality with high attention to detail
• The ability to take direction from the SENDCo and Class Teacher to ensure all tasks and learning is undertaken within and outside of the classroom
In return we offer:
• Opportunity to work within a supportive team
• Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer)
• Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)
• Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme
Applications
If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Headteacher, Kate Litchfield, prior to applying: To apply for this position:
1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy
2. Apply using the online application form
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position
Application Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 8th January 2025
Provisional Interview Date: W/C 13th January 2025
We look forward to receiving your application!
SAFEGUARDING…
Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
WE ARE ALL UNIQUE…
At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.