SEN Job Vacancies | Helen Arkell

SEN Support Assistant

Rowan Preparatory School is a dynamic, happy, and nurturing school which prepares girls (age 2 – 11) for the challenges they will face in life, helping them to develop compassion, respect and a lifelong love of learning. We value all our girls as individuals and attach great importance to the quality of teaching and learning that is at the heart of our philosophy on education. We encourage individuality in an environment which supports every girl and provides opportunities for children to thrive. Our Year 6 girls move onto a wide range of outstanding senior schools as highly motivated and confident young ladies. Our happy and successful school is testament to the hard work and determination of the girls, who develop skills and knowledge for the future, inspiring them to learn and enquire. Rowan natures curious minds where the girls have the opportunity to try something new, hone their passion for sport or show an appreciation of the arts. They are well prepared to take on life’s challenges whilst relishing the joys of childhood.

If you would like the opportunity to be part of our successful school, please read on.

Rowan Preparatory School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Salary: £13.66 – £15.68 per hour dependent on qualifications
Contractual hours: 14
Basis: Part Time
Region: Esher
Job category/type: Support Staff

Job description
Are you an experienced SEN Support Assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity, working in a beautiful Surrey school, with outstanding benefits?
Rowan Preparatory School is a warm and welcoming community in the beautiful village of Claygate. Professional standards are high, and we encourage ongoing training and personal development. The school is easily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25. The nearest train station is Claygate which is a 5-10 minute walk, with local bus services also available.

Please see recruitment pack
For more information and to apply, please follow this link

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17 October with interviews being held Thursday 7 November. However, promising candidates may be interviewed before the closing date so early application is recommended.
We would be delighted to welcome potential candidates for a tour of our exciting and progressive school in advance of applications. Please get in touch with the Head’s PA to organise a tour: recruitment@rowanprepschool.co.uk.

Rowan Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Specialist Teacher – Academic Mentoring

Full Time, Permanent
Competitive salary

Required from January 2025

We are a school that values diversity and individual contribution, supporting and encouraging staff to pursue their interests and achieve their ambitions.

We have an opportunity for an inspirational Specialist Teacher to work in our Academic Mentoring Department; a vibrant, busy and highly regarded department that sits at the heart of the school’s ethos working with and supporting students with learning differences. You will support the teaching and learning of our LDD students through one-to-one-sessions, small group teaching, lesson recommendations and the development of study skills from Years 4- 13.

The role also involves working closely with our Exams Office in ensuring access arrangements are appropriate and rigorously administered in all internal exams, public exams and the 11+ and 7+ entrance exams. The role requires a minimum Level 5 qualification in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD. Applicants should also hold a Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/SpLD or be currently working towards achieving the Level 7 Diploma.

This is currently a full-time role; however, applications will also be considered for those preferring to work a four-day week.

To apply, and find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our website and view the section “Join our Team”.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 10 October 2024

Interviews will be held on 15 October 2024.

Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our teaching community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.

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