What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently seeking a Assistant SENDCO & Specialist Provision Leader to join our dedicated team and assist in leading the provision of special educational needs and learning support. The Assistant SENCO supports high quality learning, teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of achievement and progress for all students at Wollaston School, with primary responsibility for our small specialist unit.
The provision caters for a maximum of 12 students across the secondary age range and is specifically for children with additional communication and interaction needs. This includes provision for students who have conditions on the autism spectrum.
Our provision is designed to support students who would benefit from the facilities and resources of a mainstream secondary school, alongside providing specialist accommodation, educational and pastoral support.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a comprehensive employee benefit package
Including:
• LGP Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• An open & welcoming site
• Free Onsite Parking
• New Spin Studio
• School Counsellor
• Regular Team Building Events
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.