Heart Education Trust

A Multi Academy Trust established in 2013 for schools in Norwich and Norfolk.

Assistant SENCO – The Heart Education Trust

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Salary:                  £25,714 – £36,961 (Main Payscale 1-6) dependent on experience

Job Type:             Permanent Full Time

Start Date:          1 September 2021

Location:             The HEART Education Trust, Heartsease Primary Academy, Norwich

About The HEART Education Trust

The HEART Education Trust is a Norwich based trust, consisting of 4 Primary schools with approximately 1,000 pupils.  The HEART Education Trust is committed to improving the life-chances of children and young people through excellence in education, encouraging pupils to challenge themselves and hold high aspirations in their academic learning, personal and social development. We encourage pupils within our family of Trust Academies to challenge both the self and externally imposed restrictions, to hold high aspirations for their futures and to develop a thirst for learning. We understand that the way to achieve this is through ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and broad opportunities for learning via a rich and relevant curriculum. Our Trust Academies aim to ensure that our pupils are well prepared to make the most of future opportunities as citizens within an ever-changing world.

We are looking for an experienced teacher, passionate about special educational needs and inclusion to develop their career further in this area. The role of Assistant SENCO will be working as part of the HEART Education Trust Inclusion Team, supporting the Trust SENCo across the schools in the Trust.  The HEART Education Trust has a reputation for outstanding inclusion and SEND provision and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team to enable us to continue to develop our provision.

If you are a highly motivated professional committed to providing high quality inclusive education for all pupils and enabling all pupils to achieve their potential this will be a rewarding role with opportunities for further career development and progression, including the opportunity to undertake the National Award for SENCOs and other specialist SEND training.

This is a non-teaching role that means all your time and energy can be committed to ensuring that the pupils with Special Educational Needs are at the centre of everything that you do.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Trust and to make a significant contribution to the educational outcomes for SEND students. We are looking forward to appointing an inspiring individual who will continue the outstanding support for the students and contribute to the development of the Inclusion Team.

Here is what our staff have to say about the Inclusion Team and working within it:-

“The inclusion team at Heart Education Trust are always there to support teachers and support staff. This welcoming and thoroughly experienced team is always ready with resources, advice and guidance in supporting teachers and support staff with adapting their lessons to meet the needs of all of their learners. The Inclusion team are known within the Trust for their well-resourced and highly professional training sessions.” (Deputy Head in Trust school)

“I have been working as a SENCO for the Heart Education Trust for three years and it is the best move I ever made.  SEND is a passion of mine and the Heart Education Trust has given me opportunities to develop my skills, knowledge and confidence in this area.  As a full time SENCO I have been able to dedicate my time to improving the opportunities for children with SEND across the four schools. I have the trust and support from a dedicated inclusion team who value me as both an individual as well as member of the team.  The job of SENCO is not without its fair share of challenges, however meeting them has been made easier by the supportive and dedicated staff who work within the Trust.  We are truly like one big happy family.  From the CEO to the wider staff there is shared vision and values that drive us to do the best for our children. I love working as a SENCO for the Heart Education Trust and intend to stay for a very long time.” (SENCO, The HEART Education Trust)

“I would encourage anyone who has a genuine passion for children and SEND and who wants to work in a varied, fast paced and forward-thinking environment to apply for this role. The inclusion team have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are truly committed to supporting learners with SEND which helps to drive the excellent SEN provision within the trust. As someone completely new to the area it has been lovely to be part of a team where no question is too small and they are always available to lend a friendly helping hand. I have completed several recognised training courses during my time with them including Mental Health and Speech, Language and Communication which have been invaluable to my professional development and helped us as a team to continue to be ahead of the curve and innovative in our approach. My circumstances might have changed but my belief in the team has not and I wish anyone who steps into the role the very best; you will be in excellent hands.” (Assistant SENCO, Trust)

If you are motivated and excited to join our amazing team and make a lasting difference to young peoples’ lives, we would be delighted to meet you.

Download, complete and return the application form below to us at hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk or call 01603 343541 for more information. (Unfortunately we are not able to accept C.V.’s only). Due to Coronavirus, we are unable to offer tours but check out our websites and Facebook pages for Trust/Academy information and news.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced D.B.S. check and comply with Child Protection policies and practices.

Closing Date: 28th May; interviews w/c 7th June 2021

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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Specialist SEND Teacher

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Post Vacancy:    Specialist SEND Teacher

Location:             Heartsease Primary Academy, Rider Haggard Road, Norwich NR7 9UE

Salary:                  Main pay scale 1-6 (dependent on experience)

Job Type:             Part-time 0.6FTE; fixed term one year initially

Start Date:          September 2021 or sooner if possible

We are looking for a passionate and proactive specialist SEND Teacher for our Specialist EYFS/KS1 SEND Provision, ‘Moonstone’ Room, who is committed to helping our pupils succeed. You will have opportunities to develop your expertise through amazing CPD, a tailored career plan and to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The HEART Education Trust’s aspiration has been to develop an outstanding/excellent special educational needs provision for all our pupils, underpinned by our vision that every pupil in our schools will leave ‘having identified and developed their knowledge, a range of skills and talents and a sense of their own uniqueness’, therefore enabling every child and young person to achieve the best possible outcomes whatever their starting point. Our belief is that for these particular EYFS and Key Stage One children with complex and multiple special educational needs, that this will be best achieved in a specialist resource base within our mainstream schools.

The aim of Moonstone Room is to provide a specialist EYFS and Key Stage One Inclusion Base which will make sense to children, young people and their families that addresses their needs earlier and to be a place where all pupils achieve their full potential in a learning environment where they feel safe, happy, accepted and included. These are pupils that will struggle to access a mainstream classroom as their needs may make it difficult for them to cope with the sensory overload of a mainstream classroom, require a highly differentiated and personalised curriculum and higher ratios of staff to pupils.

We are committed to our role in promoting inclusion, and strongly believe in the power of early intervention with the cooperation and partnership of all those, who share our commitment and endeavours to improving the life chances of children and young people affected by special educational needs.

Listen to what our staff say…

“The inclusion team at Heart Education Trust are always there to support teachers and support staff. This welcoming and thoroughly experienced team is always ready with resources, advice and guidance in supporting teachers and support staff with adapting their lessons to meet the needs of all of their learners. The Inclusion team are known within the Trust for their well-resourced and highly professional training sessions.” (Deputy Head in Trust academy)

 “The Trust has a fantastic in house CPD programme which all members of staff are actively involved in.  Working for the Heart Trust means working as one big family.  Even though I work in a one form entry school, I always know there are other teachers from my year group to call on for support and advice.  The Trust is very supportive if ever you have any worries or issues.  Staff mental health and wellbeing is an important issue to leaders.” Teacher, Lingwood Primary Academy

You will also:

  • Be an experienced EYFS/KS1 classroom practitioner
  • Be an inspirational and innovative teacher, willing to put children’s learning at the heart of all you do
  • Have experience and knowledge of teaching pupils with a range of SEND needs
  • Have experience of delivering a range of SEND interventions
  • Have evidence of an understanding of how children learn with a particular focus on children with ASD and GDD
  • Be someone who knows high expectations matter
  • Enjoy working with children and be able to demonstrate the ability to form positive and supportive relationships with children and adults
  • be able to use initiative to support behavioural and learning needs
  • be flexible and able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
  • be enthusiastic and have a sense of humour
  • have good English and maths skills

The Job Description and Person Specification can be found below. If you are motivated and excited to join our amazing team and make a lasting difference to young peoples’ lives, we would be delighted to meet you.  Ofsted have 3 I’s and so do we… imagination, inspiration and innovation.  We are waiting to hear from you!

Download, complete and return the application form below to us at: hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk.  Due to Coronavirus, we are unable to offer tours but check out our websites and facebook pages for Trust and academy news and information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced D.B.S. check and comply with Child Protection policies and practices.

Closing Date: 7 June 2021                         Interviews: w/c 14 June 2021

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Pastoral Assistant

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Start date – As Soon As Possible

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Assistant, to deal with attendance, behavioural, pastoral and welfare issues. This supports the development of a whole school approach to overcome obstacles to learning and improve pupil participation in learning and whole school life.                                                                                                                     

  • This is a part-time role based at Heartsease Primary Academy.
  • The post is 32.5hrs per week, term-time + 1 week, on a permanent basis
  • Salary Scale E – point 9 – 11, £15,368.31 to £16,299.29 per annum, pro rata (£20,916.87 to £22,190.71 FTE) – dependant on qualifications, skills and experience.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual who is committed to helping our pupils succeed.

You will:

  • Promote positive behaviour throughout the school and support children to take responsibility for their behaviour and choices.
  • Be responsible for First Aid and medical provision.
  • Assist in the recording & monitoring of pupil behaviours and development needs
  • Undertake first day calling for absent students
  • Maintain pupil records
  • Provide information to the Headteacher/teachers as appropriate, to enable them to carry out their role
  • Be responsible for health and safety of self and others and adhere to the school health and safety policy and procedures
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested by the Headteacher
  • Undertake First Aid duties, ideally holding both 2 day Paediatric and 3 day at Work training certification, or be willing to undertake both.
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or be prepared to undertake the training.

About Heartsease Primary Academy

Heartsease Primary is one of the four Norwich based primary schools that make up The HEART Education Trust.  The school is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, and has a lively, buzzing environment with pupils who are excited to learn and staff who are excited to teach.

The HEART Education Trust is committed to improving the life-chances of children and young people through excellence in education, encouraging pupils to challenge themselves and hold high aspirations in their academic learning, personal and social development.  We encourage pupils within our family of Trust Academies to challenge both the self and externally imposed restrictions, to hold high aspirations for their futures and to develop a thirst for learning.  We understand that the way to achieve this is through ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and broad opportunities for learning via a rich and relevant curriculum.  Our Trust Academies aim to ensure that our pupils are well prepared to make the most of future opportunities as citizens within an ever changing world.

If you are motivated and excited to join our amazing team and make a lasting difference to young peoples’ lives, we would be delighted to meet you.  Ofsted have 3 I’s and so do we… imagination, inspiration and innovation.  We are waiting to hear from you!

Complete the attached application form and email to us at hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk.  Due to Coronavirus, we are unable to offer tours, but please check out our website and facebook pages for Trust and academy news and information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D.B.S. and full pre-employment checks.    This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

We will take references prior to interview, and all posts are subject to a probationary period.

Application Deadline:     2 January 2021

Interviews:    Week commencing 4 January 2021.

Application forms are specific to the Trust and must be requested by emailing hr@thehearteducationtrust.co.uk or downloaded below:-

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