Start Date: September 2021

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Pay: £13,742 pro rata, (SAT 3 £18,338 FTE)

£13,742 pro rata, (SAT 3 – Point 11 £18,338 FTE) plus SEND Allowance £1309

Higher band for more experienced candidates

• Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 staff development days

32.5 hours a week.

We are looking for a new member to join our dedicated and successful SEND Team. We would welcome applications from experienced support staff, particularly with a knowledge of supporting the Hearing Impaired. British Sign Language qualifications are preferred, but not essential.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact 01795 426091 ( option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Julie Daynes, at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post and 01795 472449

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Head of School: Nick Smith

Closing Date: 11/06/2021 at 12:00

Interviews: 18th June 2021

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large non-selective school and was judged by Ofsted in November 2017 as a ‘Good’ school.

We believe that all learners need to feel safe and secure in school in order for them to reach their full potential. We have established a culture of respect for each other and pride in academic achievement for all learners.

We offer our students a very broad curriculum, placing value on the arts and vocational subjects in addition to core and Ebacc subjects. Our objective is to ensure success for every student so that when they leave us they are well rounded, confident individuals, well equipped to take their place in the work place or further education. We are very proud of the culture and ethos that exists in the school which is continually evolving and developing to ensure that all students benefit from our extensive systems of support.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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