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All SENCO - Full-time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-6079-10T
  • Posted:16/02/2018
  • Pay:£13,102 - £14,602
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:16/03/2018 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Anytime

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West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education.   We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities.

 

Term Time Only (39 Weeks) £14,602 (actual salary) if you hold an NVQ 3 in Supporting, Teaching & Learning or equivalent

£13,102 (actual salary) per year until you achieve the NVQ L3 training, which we will provide and fund

Monday – Friday 08.30am – 15.30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

 

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

“The students at West Heath School have so much to offer and as a Teaching Assistant, you learn lots...”

You will be supporting students with their academic, personal and social development. This role is demanding and challenging, but very rewarding. As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School work towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. Applicants must be prepared to work in the school environment and occasionally at external locations when required (such as therapeutic farms etc).

Key Requirements

 

  • Proactive, creative and innovative

 

  • Emotionally robust and resilient

 

  • Ability and willingness to drive is essential

 

  • Flexible and adaptable

 

  • Autonomous thinker

 

  • Good level of English and Maths

 

  • Experience and working in SEN school preferred by not essential

Benefits

 

  • Free lunch and refreshments as well as free parking onsite

 

  • NVQ Training up to level 3, along with regular mentoring and coaching

 

  • Regular training from internal and external experts

 

  • Flu jab and eye care

 

  • Career progression opportunities

 

  • Pension scheme

 

  • Discounted venue hire for parties/weddings

 

 

 

To apply or to find out more about our school, please visit <a href="http://www.westheathsc

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED outstanding May 2022

West Heath School is an Independent SEN residential school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
  • Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
  • Telephone: 01732 460 553
  • Email: whs.hr@westheathschool.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.