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Job Title: SENCo Assistant
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth in service, we are looking for a SENCo Assistant to join our team at New Barn School in Newbury, Berkshire.
About the role
To support the SENCo and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in various administrative duties, including communication with local authorities, administration of annual reviews of EHCPs, travel arrangements, and tracking of vulnerable young people.
Main Duties
* Coordinate with Teachers, Local Authorities, EHCPs, Social Workers, and SLT for the production of transfer education reviews and EHCPs.
* Facilitate and coordinate Annual Education Reviews, including minuting and completing all related tasks.
* Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and distributed to agencies, Local Authorities, and families.
* Support pupil admissions: setting up ITAC meetings, updating class lists, sending induction packs, and maintaining pupil files.
* Maintain and archive pupil files.
* Organise and facilitate transport arrangements.
* Handle enquiries from professionals, parents, and others via telephone.
* Prepare reports, letters, and other documents.
* Use software like Word and Excel to produce school documents.
* Perform photocopying, filing, and data collation.
About us
New Barn School provides a broad curriculum for children aged 6–19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, utilizing outdoor activities like forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. Located within reach of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading, it offers a supportive environment to foster development and confidence.
Part of Acorn Care and Education, the UK’s leading provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable youth, and Outcomes First Group, we aim to deliver measurable positive outcomes.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Through our Vista Benefits Platform, you can customize your package with options like:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discounts in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
We are committed to safeguarding pupils; all applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS verification.
We may close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more free time.
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