About the role
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children?
Do you want to work as part of a team with staff who are dedicated, caring and supportive?
Are you passionate and knowledgeable about SEND and Inclusion?
We are looking to appoint somebody who is proactive, positive and flexible to join the 'Applecroft Family' and be an important part of our Inclusion plans moving forward working closely with our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion & Well-being and our pastoral team.
The role will include:
Liaising with teachers and outside agencies to ensure children are receiving the support they need to make progress,
Working with the SENDCo on referrals including gathering evidence,
Running interventions across the school including targeted language groups,
Supporting children with SEND across the school ensuring they have full access to a broad and balanced curriculum and are making progress.
Previous experience of working in Primary School setting supporting children with additional needs is essential along with a strong work ethic and the desire to make a difference to the pupils in our care.
The post is for 32.5 hours per week, term-time only (8:15-3:30pm)
The school is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our recruitment process we may undertake online searches regarding applicants. This is intended to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th July @ 12pm
Interview date: Thursday 16th July.
Applecroft School is a vibrant, happy and successful stand-alone academy school situated in the Westside area of Welwyn Garden City with excellent links to the A1 and London. We enjoy a large site with extensive grounds, first class facilities and a supportive governing board and PTA. We focus on nurturing the ‘whole child’, recognising that if a child feels safe, secure and happy they will be able to fulfill their potential and will relish any challenge that comes their way. Our mission statement: 'Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Minds, Changing Lives' underpins all we do. We are an inclusive school; we value everyone’s individuality and recognise the collective strength this provides our community. We are proud of our 'Applecroft Family' and have high expectations of each other. If you are passionate about teaching, see each child as an individual and share our school’s inclusive ethos and values then we invite you to become the newest member of our family. In return we can offer you:
Friendly, supportive and welcoming colleagues
A modern and aesthetically pleasing environment
Access to free parking on site
An annual 'Duvet Day' that can be taken on the day of your choice
Buddy system for all new staff
Free 24/7 access to our Employee Well-being Programme
Access to our in-house Mental Health First Aider support
Free continual CPD opportunities.
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