Assistant SENCO

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £34,000

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Newham

County:North East London

Type of Role:HLTA

Job ref:8407

Post Date:23.01.25

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Elise Harnwell

Senior SEND Consultant

02030114848

elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Assistant SENCO – East London – Permanent contract – Easter Start Date

Role: Assistant SENCO

Start date: Easter

Place of work: East London Secondary School (Inner London)

Reporting to: SENCO

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,000 - £32,000 p/a (depending on experience)

Are you an experienced SEND Learning support assistant or HLTA, looking for a new challenge with a supportive and friendly team?

Do you have experience working as part of a school inclusion team and have a sound knowledge of SEND?

Are you keen to transfer your current experience and knowledge in a role in which you can progress your SEND career?

Are you an experienced SEND support worker who feels unable to progress without a teaching qualification?

I am actively looking for passionate SEND professionals who are keen to find an opportunity to develop their SEND career. Interviews with the Head and Inclusion team are happening soon, so please do not delay in applying! This is an essential role within the inclusion team and will form an integral part of the the school's SEND offer.

What do you need to be a non-teaching Assistant SENCO?

They are looking for someone with a sound knowledge of the SEND code of practice with solid experience in a similar role, or with a background in SEND support/HLTA. You will need to share in the school's child focused vision and hold inclusive practice as the utmost priority. Proven experience in SEND is essential as you will work to assist the school's dedicated SENCO in delivering inclusive education across the whole school. I am looking for someone with a passion for providing consistently inclusive education practices and is focused on continuing their development in SEND. They are a growing school and therefore the successful applicant will have a long career opportunity here with much room for progression and CPD. The ideal candidate would have previous experience as a non-teaching Assistant SENCO, but we also want to hear from those who have a solid SEND background, possess a good work ethic and are eager to learn.

Ultimately, the successful candidate should be enthusiastic, a strong team player and share in the school's vision for genuinely inclusive education.

What to expect as a Assistant SENCO

Term time only, Assistant SENCO opportunity
Joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students
Supporting the most vulnerable learners receive the support they deserve, enabling them to leave school with the skills and resilience they need to achieve their dreams
Personalised CPD programme which best fits your needs; and clear pathways for progression.
Pro rata salary of up to £26,400

Assistant SENCO Responsibilities include:

Line manage TAs
Work with children in small groups to provide necessary interventions
support the SENCO in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum
Liaising with TAs, teachers, parents, and outside agencies to deliver SEND support
Have a working knowledge of all relevant policies, manuals and documentation to support the role of SENCO

This is an exciting SEND career opportunity for an Assistant SENCO within a growing secondary school, with a purpose built building in a diverse area of London. They are looking forward to welcoming like-minded education professionals to their growing team.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply with your CV today, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Interested in hearing more?

If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

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