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SENCO Assistant

Phoenix Primary School · Chatham · Medway

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you highly organised, proactive and committed to ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to reach their full potential?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and organised SENCO Assistant to join our Inclusion team and work closely with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to support the effective coordination and delivery of SEND provision across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong administrative skills with a genuine passion for inclusion, pupil wellbeing and educational success. You will play an important role in helping to ensure that pupils with SEND receive the support they need to access learning, make progress and feel a valued part of our school community.

We are seeking someone who:

Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Has excellent organisational skills and can manage a range of administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.

Communicates confidently, professionally and sensitively with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.

Has strong written skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, maintain accurate records and handle confidential information appropriately.

Can work collaboratively as part of a team while using initiative and managing competing priorities.

Is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.

Approaches challenges with patience, empathy, flexibility and a positive attitude.

In return we offer:

a happy and caring community.

a comprehensive induction programme.

a growing well-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff

a Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT

Care First employee assistance programme

non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

two-week half-term break in October

Further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Phoenix Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on 01634 829009 or via email jpenn@phoenixprimary.com

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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About this school

Phoenix Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 5–11

Good
Pupils
412
Avg teacher salary
£45,121
Pupil:teacher ratio
29.9:1
Academy trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Chatham, Medway, ME4 5QD

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£26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary £18,063-£20,184
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
16 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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