Assistant SENCO — Drive Inclusive SEN Provision & Support

LeighAcademiesTrust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP Service

MAT network benefits

LAT benefits

Job summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy invites applications for an Assistant SENCO in a non-teaching capacity. The role supports the SENCO in delivering high‑quality provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and requires enthusiasm, organisation and teamwork as well as the ability to work independently.

The successful candidate will help develop curriculum resources, coordinate support and intervention groups, and ensure effective use of resources within the academy’s SEN framework.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Experience in SEN or education support is advantageous.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENCO in leading the provision for SEN within school.
• Manage resources for Special Needs and Learning Support to ensure safe and efficient use.
• Develop curriculum resources to support pupils identified as having SEN.
• Support the SENCO in maintaining an inclusive curriculum.
• Collaborate to develop and implement intervention groups and support.
• Provide information, development and motivation support for those involved in SEN and Learning Support.
• Support learning of students as allocated by the SENCO and liaise with Directors of Learning.
• Manage and maintain provision maps.
• Coordinate access arrangements for exams.

Job description

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy invites applications for an Assistant SENCO in a non-teaching capacity. The role supports the SENCO in delivering high‑quality provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and requires enthusiasm, organisation and teamwork as well as the ability to work independently.

The successful candidate will help develop curriculum resources, coordinate support and intervention groups, and ensure effective use of resources within the academy’s SEN framework.