Assistant SENCo

The Limes College; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Term-time hours

On-site gym access

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Limes College in Sutton is seeking an Assistant SENCo to support the SEND Team and coordinate provision for students with SEND. The role involves compiling evidence, advising parents on statutory assessments, and contributing to high standards of learning and achievement.

Salary starts at NJC Scale 6 (£35,628 - £37,794 FTE) with an actual starting salary of £28,290 per annum. 33 hours per week, term time plus INSET days. Closing date: 08 November 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at A–C or equivalent.
• SALT qualification or equivalent.
• ELKLAN qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Experience delivering speech and language sessions in a school setting.
• Experience writing statutory SEND assessment reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENCo with coordinating SEND provision.
• Compile evidence and advise parents on statutory assessment processes.
• Establish, monitor and review SEND interventions.
• Ensure high standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Communication skills

SALT qualification

Experience with SLT sessions

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C)

ELKLAN qualification

Job description

The Limes College in Sutton require an Assistant SENCo to start as soon as possible

Permanent contract

Salary: Scale NJC 6 (£35,628 - £37,794 FTE)

Actual starting salary £28,290 per annum

33 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant SENCo to join our SEND Team.

This post will be assisting the SENCo with the coordination of the provision for students identified as having special educational needs (SEND), compiling evidence and advising parents of the process for statutory assessment, establishing, monitoring and reviewing SEND intervention and ensuring high standards of learning and achievements for all students.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and help shape practice and assessment within the College.

You will have:

• Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grades A - C or equivalent;
• SALT Qualification (Speech and Language Therapy) and or equivalent;
• Experience of delivering speech and language sessions within a school environment;
• Experience of writing statutory assessment reports / SEND reports;
• To have or be willing to complete the ELKLAN qualification;
• Good communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals.

We offer:

• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives;
• Excellent positive development opportunities;
• Strong community spirit;
• Staff who are supportive towards each other;
• Pension scheme;
• Term-time hours;
• Free access to the employee assistance programme;
• Free access to an on-site gym;
• A curriculum where personalised learning is at the heart.

"We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own."

Please refer to the Person Specification (listed in the attached Job Description) when completing your supporting statement.

Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Further information about The Limes College is available on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 08 November 2026.

Interviews: To be confirmed.