Inclusion Assistant - Part-time - Inclusion Assistant - Part-time

We are looking to appoint a part-time Inclusion Assistant working 2.5 days a week in our experienced and friendly Inclusion department. The successful candidate will have proven administration skills and an organised and positive approach.

The main responsibilities of the role will be to provide efficient and comprehensive administrative support to the SENDCo, Additional SENDCo and Heads of School in delivering and managing the provision of special educational needs and learning support provision across the school.

The hours are 17.5 per week, 40 weeks per year annum (term time, INSETs plus one week in the school holidays as agreed with the Line Manager). The working hours are 12.30pm - 4.00pm on Wednesdays, and 9.00am - 4.30pm Thursdays and Fridays with a thirty minute lunch break.

The pay is set at Kent Range 4 at £23,338 for a full-time position. The actual salary equates to £9,824 per annum pro rata. In addition the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade.

We require a good standard of general education and GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C are desirable.  Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence. Please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

A formal thirty minute interview will take place with a panel comprising of a member of the SLT and the Business Manager. Candidates will also undertake a thirty minute in-tray exercise.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the School, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period. 

If applicants have not been contacted by Friday 5 July they have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

To apply for this vacancy please visit www.kent-teach.com