SENCO Assistant

The successful candidate will work alongside the SENCO, senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to help ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This post is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus one week (39 weeks)

The Role

As SENCO Assistant, you will:

• Support the SENCO in managing and delivering SEND provision across the school.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Help maintain and review provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans.
• Support the implementation of inclusive teaching practices and targeted interventions.
• Assist with the assessment and identification of pupils with SEND.
• Prepare documentation and reports for annual reviews and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Collate, monitor and analyse SEND data, pupil progress and attainment.
• Provide learning support and intervention programmes for pupils with SEND.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support access arrangements and additional examination provision for pupils with SEND.
• Assist in guiding and supporting Teaching Assistants and other staff.
• Deputise for the SENCO when required.
• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable pupils.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the safeguarding and welfare needs of pupils with SEND.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children and young people.
• Has experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Has experience planning and delivering learning activities and interventions.
• Holds GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• Is willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals.
• Has a good understanding of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Is able to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions effectively.
• Has knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (desirable).
• Is committed to inclusion and raising outcomes for all learners.
• Maintains high expectations while supporting individual needs.
• Is able to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and maintain confidentiality at all times.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development.
• A commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to contribute to and further develop SEND provision within the school.
• Positive partnerships with parents and external agencies.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.