Assistant Senco – Join A Supportive And Inclusive School In Maidstone

Marchant Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an Assistant SENCO for a welcoming school in Maidstone. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to take on additional responsibility within a mainstream school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and pastoral teams to ensure pupils with SEND access the curriculum and have appropriate support. A strong focus on safeguarding and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Assistant SENCO.
• Good understanding of SEND processes and inclusive education.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEN support plans and pupil interventions would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff and external professionals.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• A relevant qualification or experience within education or SEND.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SENCO and wider pastoral and teaching teams to ensure pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and curriculum access.
• Identify barriers to learning, monitor pupil progress and help staff implement effective strategies.
• Contribute to monitoring and review of SEN provision and support the implementation of individual plans.
• Coordinate appropriate interventions and liaise with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Demonstrate safeguarding, inclusion and strong communication in daily practice.

Skills

SEND experience

SEN knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

Education in SEND

Tools

EHCP knowledge

Job description

• Assistant SENCO required for a welcoming school in Maidstone

• Excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN professional to develop their career

• Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, families and external professionals

• Play an important role in supporting pupils with additional educational needs

Our Client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant SENCO to join a highly supportive school in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support professional or current Assistant SENCO who is looking to take on additional responsibility and develop their career within special educational needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and wider pastoral and teaching teams to ensure that pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and are able to access the curriculum successfully. You will play an important role in identifying barriers to learning, monitoring pupil progress and helping staff implement effective strategies to meet individual needs.

The role will involve working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and carers, as well as liaising with external professionals where appropriate. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, approachable and confident when dealing with sensitive information.

You will be expected to contribute to the monitoring and review of SEN provision, support the implementation of individual plans and assist with the coordination of appropriate interventions. A strong understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and effective communication will be essential.

This position would be particularly suitable for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs and who is keen to develop their knowledge of SEND provision within a mainstream school environment.

School Information:

The school is based in Maidstone and has established a strong reputation for providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school recognises that every pupil has different strengths, needs and barriers to learning and is committed to ensuring that appropriate support is available.

The SEN team works closely with teachers and school leaders to provide effective provision across the school. Staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and to share information so that pupils receive consistent and appropriate support.

The successful Assistant SENCO will become an important member of the wider pastoral and inclusion team. This is an opportunity to work in a school where safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and educational inclusion are taken seriously.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEND

• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Assistant SENCO

• Good understanding of SEND processes and inclusive education

• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEN support plans and pupil interventions would be advantageous

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff and external professionals

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• A relevant qualification or experience within education or SEND

• Commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs

• Legal ability to work within the UK