Assistant SENCo
hace 12 días
Lancaster
At OFG, we believe in creating a better work-life balance. Job Title: Assistant SENCo\n Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA \n Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM - 4 PM \n Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata) \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: October 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role\n Join us at Crookhey Hall School, where we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students. As an Assistant SENCo, you will be at the heart of our SEND provision, ensuring that the right support reaches every student at the right time. \n This is a dynamic role that blends strong administrative skills with meaningful support for students and their families. You will coordinate EHCP Annual Reviews and PEPs, maintain accurate SEND documentation, and foster communication with families and Local Authorities, all while ensuring compliance with statutory timescales. \n In addition, you will support our Early Help and attendance processes, building positive relationships with families and collaborating with colleagues and external professionals to provide essential support. What You’ll Be Doing\n As a key member of our team, you will: \n\n • Coordinate EHCP Annual Reviews, ensuring timely meetings and documentation.\n, • Organize PEP meetings throughout the academic year in collaboration with the Education Administrator and SENCo.\n, • Prepare, distribute, and securely maintain SEND documentation in line with GDPR requirements.\n, • Support families through Early Help and attendance processes, providing clear communication and guidance.\n, • Build positive relationships with families, Local Authorities, and external professionals to ensure cohesive support.\n, • Keep accurate records and follow up on actions to ensure smooth SEND processes.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality support for every student.\nWho We’re Looking For\n We seek a highly organized individual who is genuinely committed to supporting students and families. You will be someone who: \n\n • Is adept at coordinating meetings, documentation, and deadlines.\n, • Handles sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.\n, • Communicates confidently with families, colleagues, and external professionals.\n, • Builds positive working relationships with various agencies and stakeholders.\n, • Understands the importance of accurate record-keeping and meeting statutory timescales.\n, • Manages competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.\n, • Is compassionate and professional when supporting families through challenging circumstances.\n, • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every student.\n, • Holds a full UK Driving Licence.\n\n Knowledge or experience of EHCPs, PEPs, SEND processes, Early Help, or education administration would be particularly valuable for this position. About Us\n Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School catering to boys and girls aged 10-17. We provide an educational experience that not only enhances academic and vocational skills but also promotes personal growth and self-esteem. Our goal is to help each individual achieve their full potential and contribute positively to society. \n Located on a beautiful 15-acre site in the countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster, having a driving licence is beneficial due to our location. \n Our mission is to unlock each student's potential, allowing them to lead fulfilling and productive lives in a safe and supervised environment. This is made possible by our dedicated team of professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding. \n As part of Acorn Education, we offer rewarding careers and meaningful challenges that truly make a difference in young people's lives. We are proud to be a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, delivering innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. \n We are thrilled to announce that in 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year! Why Join Us?\n We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will complete a fully enhanced DBS. \n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: \n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n \n\n We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.