Assistant SENCO - (Great Howarth School - Rochdale)

Horizon Care Ltd; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

Great Howarth School in Rochdale seeks a capable SENCO Assistant to support the SENCO in delivering bespoke education for pupils aged 7-18 with diverse needs. The role involves daily observation, collaboration with the school therapy team, and helping develop staff through INSET initiatives.

Applicants with QTS are preferred and experience in SEN settings will be valued. The post is based at a modern, specialist school within the Horizon Care and Education Group network.

Qualifications

• QTS preferable for this role and experience within a SEN provision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SENCO in day-to-day educational provision for students with SEND.
• Support staff development and INSET delivery.
• Observe individual students daily and work with the therapy team on interventions.
• Collaborate with SLT, teaching staff and senior educational management.

Skills

QTS preferable

SEN provision experience

Education

QTS preferable

Job description

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Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1361

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

37..50

Location:

Closing Date:

08/10/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region / Division:

North

Business Unit:

Education

Job Introduction

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an inspirational SENCO Assistant to assist the Senior Leadership team at our Great Howart School based in Rochdale.

Great Howarth School is a bright and modern independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls.

Based in Rochdale, the school has recently undergone a major refurbishment and now includes a brand-new primary school building. Across both sites, we meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and Autism.

At Great Howarth, we deliver a holistic and bespoke curriculum that offers rich learning experiences, helping young people develop the functional and life skills they need to flourish beyond school.

As a SENCO assistant you will primarily be assisting the SENCO in managing the day to day educational provision for the students who have a variety of SEND needs, you will be tasked with supporting the professional development of the staff team including the INSET provision.

QTS i preferable for this role and experience within a SEN provision.

You will observe individual students on a daily basis all the while working with the school therapy team to deliver targeted interventions and support.

Your role will include a high degree of collaborative working alongside the existing SLT, teaching staff and senior educational management team.

Our broad but balanced curriculum is specifically designed to meet the unique learning styles and needs of each student.With bespoke learning plans and a supportive therapeutic environment, we’re committed to ensuring every child receives the support they require to succeed.

If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

The successful applicants will need:

• Make a valuable contribution to the offering that young people receive at the school as part of the provision of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Have some experience of working effectively with local authorities.
• Have a passion for ensuring all young people succeed.
• Be able to work effectively within a supportive, committed, and successful staff team.
• Have high aspirations for themselves and others, and a commitment to further development.
• Have a robust understanding of SEND Code of practice
• An understanding of SEMH education and how to support the additional needs associated with SEMH pupils.

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You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

Horizon Care and Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.

Closing date for this role will be the 8th October

Please note we may close the role early upon receipt of suitable applications.