ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Do you have experience supporting students with SEN? Harris Academy Greenwich is seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced Assistant SENCO to cover maternity leave.
This is a non-teaching position. The actual salary will be £39,744.13 (37.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year).
WORKING WITH US
Here, students receive a first-class education. We believe every young person and every member of staff should be inspired to dream bigger than they ever thought possible.
At Harris Academy Greenwich, we are driven by a simple belief: we have one life, and we should use it to make a real difference. Our culture of success, integrity and moral courage empowers every student to achieve more than they imagined and to leave their own mark on the world.
We know that parents want their children to flourish — to succeed in their chosen paths, build strong relationships and approach life with confidence and joy. Year after year, our Academy provides the environment, challenge and care that help young people grow into happy, successful and well-rounded individuals.
We hold the same high aspirations for our staff. We invest in world-class training, exceptional support and a shared sense of moral purpose so that our teachers can master their craft, thrive every day and remain energised by the best job in the world.
Whether you are considering joining us as a family or as a member of staff, you can be confident that Harris Academy Greenwich is a truly brilliant community. We are incredibly proud of our school — and we would love to welcome you into it.
To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The purpose of your role will be:
- To support the SENDCo in providing professional leadership and management to remove barriers to learning where they exist for students with SEND.
- To provide professional guidance on SEND to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies and assuming delegated responsibilities in negotiation with the SENDCo.
- To support the academic progress of students with SEND through small group or 1:1 interventions.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students’ needs
- A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
- An appreciation of student motivation
- An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising of quality
- SEN experience in a secondary school
- Evidence of pastoral experience
- Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors, employers etc
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Job Reference: HF07681-HAGR
