Assistant SENDCO – Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
Closing in 16 days (22 April 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Actual salary £30,789 to £35,772pa
Employer: Haygrove School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 22 April 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Permanent,
- Full-time, 37 hours per week
- Term time plus 4 additional weeks
- Salary: Grade 11/10, Scale Points 22 to 28
Actual salary £30,789 to £35,772pa (based on the full time equivalent of £32,654 to £37,938pa) - Applications welcomed from individuals with or without QTS
What will I be doing?
We have an opportunity to appoint an empathetic and student-centred individual as Assistant SENDCO with a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). We are committed to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of our students and in this key role you will work with some of our most vulnerable students supporting them in accessing the help they require to feel safe, well, included and fully supported to achieve within school and beyond.
Under the direction of the SENDCo, the successful candidate will provide support to students with SEMH needs to overcome barriers to learning and develop coping strategies. You will collaborate with teachers, key staff, parents and external agencies to assist with implementing effective strategies for SEMH support. The postholder will also develop and oversee interventions to promote emotional resilience and positive behaviour
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Ideal candidates will have a certificate in Mental Health First Aid or other relevant course, or be willing to undertake the training. You will have had experience working within an educational environment or with young people and experience with Early Help Assessments. You will possess the skills to form effective relationships and collaborations with all stakeholders.
What is in it for me?
We can offer you a supportive, inclusive and collaborative Trust Community with great colleagues, opportunities for professional growth and development, a fantastic pension scheme, free on-site gym, access to Health & Wellbeing Scheme, cycle to work scheme/retail discounts, opportunities to travel abroad and within the UK to support school trips and involvement in a vast number of extra-curricular clubs.
DBS check
All posts are subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate, evidence of Right to Work in the UK, references, online searches and other pre-employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
If you think you possess the qualities and skills we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment.
For full details and an application form please visit the trust website
Closing date for applications: 9am on 22 April 2025
Interview Date: TBC
The Quantock Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.