Assistant SENCo (Hampton College Primary Phase)

Hampton College

Clayburn Road, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8GL

Hampton College is an established, successful, all-through school, which formed its own multi-academy trust (Hampton Academies Trust - HAT) in 2014. The Trust is also the education provider for the neighbouring secondary school, Hampton Gardens School and Hampton Lakes Primary School, which opened in September 2019. In 2020, Dogsthorpe Infant School joined our trust. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.

Hampton College currently serves the community of Hampton, on the southern outskirts of the city of Peterborough and has good links to Cambridge and Stamford. Hampton Gardens School serves the neighbouring Cambridgeshire village of Yaxley, as well new housing being added to the Hampton East development, where Hampton Lakes Primary School is located.

Required as soon as possible

Assistant SENCo

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant SENCo to join the team at Hampton College Primary Phase. This is a new role working closely with the Deputy Head of School/SENDCo and a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to support the day to day operation and delivery of an effective provision for children with SEND.

The successful candidate will be extremely well organised and have the ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure strict deadlines are met. You will be able to work independently but also be part of a dedicated team to support the outcomes of the children. You will have a good understanding of the SEND code of practice and have significant previous experience of working with children with SEND. You will have the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences and as part of the safeguarding team deliver outstanding safeguarding and child protection across the school.

For further details on the role and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then we can offer you a fulfilling and rewarding role working at Hampton College.

Hours of Work

32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days.

The exact working pattern can be negotiated with the successful candidate

Salary (Grade 8)

Grade 8 £29,777 to £33,024 per annum FTE

Actual salary £22,396 to £24,839

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings, and all HAT sites have light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Free onsite parking at all HAT schools
• Employee Assistance Programme - all our colleagues have free access 24 hours a day/7days to a confidential service which provides a huge amount of support such as counselling, financial and legal advice
• Staff CPD - we offer extensive CPD opportunities with access to National College and support with external courses to promote career development

Closing date: Monday 22 April 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appointment prior to the closing date.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).