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Job Title: Exams Officer/SENCO Assistant
Location: Baston House School, Bromley
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Exams Officer/SENCO Assistant to join our close-knit team at Baston House School located in Bromley.
Job Purpose
To take responsibility for the administration, organisation and effective running of the school’s examination system
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities - Exams Officer
* To notify examination bodies at the appropriate time of year of intent and estimated entries and complete student entries onto exams bodies’ websites
* Work with the education staff to supply the exams bodies with exam entries information
* Supply education staff with key dates and deadlines in the academic year ahead and ensure that the deadlines are adhered to
* Action or direct all correspondence from examination bodies
* Ensure that all coursework is sent to moderators
* Provide training/support to invigilators, ensuring they are aware of all procedures Update invigilators’ check lists annually
* Review and update relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Exams Policy, Internal Appeals Procedure, Evacuation Procedure during Exams etc.) in accordance with yearly updated regulations and present them to the Head Teacher
* Take responsibility for drawing up the exam timetable, sharing this with staff and students and booking rooms. Ensure that exam papers are received, kept secure and supplied to invigilators in a timely manner
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities – SENCo Assistant
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with;
* Parents, relevant family members, Carers
* Key stake holders within Local Authorities (SEND, CSC etc) and across other agencies and professional organisations. Version (Enter version number) MONTH YEAR
* All staff across the School setting. EHCP Annual Reviews
* Collate and share key documents in preparation for the Annual Review ie Education, Health, Educational Psychology, Therapy and any other reports, with meeting delegates as per SEND Code of Practice within statutory time frames.
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About The School
Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).
Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit