SEN Administration Support Assistant
- 5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days
Accord Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a strong Administrator who can provide support to our Trust SENDCo for all our Primary Academies.
You will be required to provide an effective and confidential administrative support service to the SENDCo and SEN team at all the Primary Academies. This will include supporting Academy leaders, SEND and pastoral colleagues, ensuring positive and constructive communications are maintained and provided in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and will demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of this post confidentially.
The position is on a part-time basis working 18.5 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate, and will be based at Horbury Primary Academy.
At Accord, we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days' annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
- Technology scheme via SmartTech*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
- Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
- Free on-site parking at every site
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- restrictions apply
The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 282748.
Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/vacancies/
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 21 March 2025.
Interviews likely to be held w/c 24 March 2025.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability.Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.