SENCO Assistant

West Hill Primary Academy are looking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated SENCO Assistant to Provide administrative and organisational support to our SENCO, on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills. They must be reliable enthusiastic, organised, pro-active and a multi-tasker who enjoys all aspects of administrative work.

The successful candidate will:

have excellent verbal communication skills
be able to work independently and within a team
have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
have excellent communication and administrative skills
be confident in the use of IT with a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
We can offer you:

A fantastic school with experienced, enthusiastic, supportive practitioners
Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning
Highly trained and effective support staff
Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development, including opportunities for career progression within The Golden Thread Alliance

This role is for 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only. The salary is based on Kent Range 4 £23,338 full time equivalent, an actual pro-rata salary of £17,333.72., Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Two family days
Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers' Pensions
Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.