Assistant SENCO

Merstham Park School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant SENCO who will work under the direction of our SENCO. You will assist with administration tasks as well as supporting to raise levels of achievement for all learners, particularly those with SEND needs The Assistant SENCO is expected to show a high level of commitment to the school and to offer positive support for its vision and values. You will be providing support by promoting high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning to help raise the achievement, aspirations, and engagement of students with SEND whilst promoting the partnership between the school, the student and their families. As a member of the team at Merstham Park School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. Working as part of the GLF Trust comprising of 43 schools, we can support you with career pathways for progression. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at and we welcome flexible working arrangements. To review the Job Description and Personal Specification for this role please download the attached Recruitment Pack. About Merstham Park School At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed beyond their potential. As a growing school we are excited and proud of our state of the art facilities which we opened in September 2022. Our brand new home is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments. As the school grows the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for everyone to grow in their roles, whether that is through individual CPD or through additional responsibilities. Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing children with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum. Why work at Merstham Park School The welfare of our staff is of the utmost importance. The list below details some examples of how we support the wellbeing of all of our colleagues. To see our full offer, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.

• Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning
• Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school
• An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice
• A comprehensive development programme for all staff
• A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another
• A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning
  
  Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, creativity and experience of working with young people.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently
• Be committed to developing and sharing outstanding practice across GLF Schools
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft, Google and Bromcom
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Be passionate about the children's learning and welfare
• Develop effective working relationships with parents/carers, staff, external professionals and the wider community.
• Be committed to personal career progression and enhancement
  
  Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our School Support Team.
• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  
  GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model