Admissions Officer & EHCP Administrator - Full-time

We will be opening our doors early in 2025. We will cater for young people aged 11-16 with a primary need of SEMH and other related areas of SEN such as ASD. The first phase of opening will see approximately 48 pupils join across KS3 and 4 many of whom may have been out of school for some time and desperately need support from ambitious, driven teaching and support staff who care deeply about pupils' emotional as well as academic development. This role will suit experienced SENCO or SEN officer. The post holder will need considerable knowledge and insight into SEN systems and processes such as EHCPs and annual review processes, the system withing the LA SEN team and SEN interventions within a school setting. All successful candidates will have ambitious expectations for all pupils and a desire to drive high standards and educational outcomes. All successful candidates will also have a willingness to take on new skills and approaches to meet pupils educational and emotional needs. This is a term time only -, permanent position with a National NJC pay grade Sc5 point 11 -15 (£27,269 - £29,093). The successful applicant will have: + Ability to organise all logistics in relation to Annual Review meeting, including setting up meeting space, inviting all attendees e.g. parents, teachers and other relevant professionals. + Experience and knowledge around the role of external professionals linked to pupils with SEN such as social care, therapists and other health professionals. + Ability to develop and maintain good communications with Local Authority SEN team in relation to consultations and admissions, providing updates, decisions. + An in-depth knowledge of IT e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, Databases. + To be able to Identify own learning needs and to attend training to develop professional knowledge and skills as directed by line manager through supervision. We can offer you: + The opportunity to work in a passionate, supportive and inclusive team. + A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences. Checks We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

Background to Alternative Learning Trust - Kent & Medway Hub Alternative Learning Trust (ALT) is a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and Specialist Settings. We are a collaborative trust and believe the most sustainable developments and improvements come from working together. We are driven to transform the educational experiences of all children and young people, offering them opportunities to reach sustainable outcomes for the rest of their lives. These values are accompanied by excellent pedagogy, vibrant curriculum models, and responsible governance. The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. Nore Academy will become the sixth school of The Alternative Learning Trust; The other schools of the trust includes Limes College, Estuary Academy North, Estuary Academy Island, Will Adams Academy, Saffron Valley Collegiate. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and some have been excluded from mainstream education. As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support:

• the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; we are stronger through a sense of community; social justice is vital.
Our Kent & Medway Hub Background to Estuary Academy North Estuary Academy North is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high-quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that 'For many pupils, their time at Estuary Academy North is transformational.' We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Recent Ofsted - Good with Outstanding for personal development. Once employed you will be given excellent support and training as we want to upskill the right candidate to ensure we have an excellent support team for our young people. Background to Will Adams Academy Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in April 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome - Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children, but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.