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Oakfield Primary Academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Assistant SENCO to Provide administrative and organisational support. This is a fixed tern role until 31st August 2026.
This role is for 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only. The salary is based on Kent scheme pay scale KSE £27,852 full time equivalent, an actual pro-rata salary of £20,778.86.
The successful candidate will need to have a strong knowledge of the range of diagnoses and presentations of young people with SEN needs and a solid understanding of the SEN Code of Practice.
They will have excellent communication skills, must be reliable, enthusiastic, organised, pro-active and a multi-tasker who enjoys all aspects of administrative work.
The successful candidate will:
1. have excellent verbal communication skills
2. be able to work independently and within a team
3. have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
4. have excellent communication and administrative skills
5. be confident in the use of IT with a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
We can offer you:
6. A fantastic school with experienced, enthusiastic, supportive practitioners
7. Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
8. A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning
9. Highly trained and effective support staff
10. Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
11. A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development, including opportunities for career progression within The Golden Thread Alliance
Our staff benefits package includes:
12. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
13. Two family days
14. Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
15. Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
16. Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
17. Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
18. 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.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.