Assistant SENCO (KS3)

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

CPD access

Agency pay aligned with AWR

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is recruiting for a Key Stage 3 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Watford. You will support pupils aged 11–14, work with the SENCO and teachers to keep SEND provision organised and responsive to individual needs.

The role involves maintaining SEND records, tracking support plans and coordinating EHCP reviews, while liaising with families and external professionals to ensure confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a secondary school or comparable setting.
• Sound understanding of SEND provision and KS3 pupils needs.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong written communication and confidence using digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SEND records, support plans and documentation for KS3 pupils.
• Track interventions, provision and progress, highlighting gaps or changes to the SENCO.
• Help organise Education, Health and Care Plan reviews, meetings, referrals and follow-up actions.
• Gather teacher feedback and evidence of the impact of SEND support.
• Communicate with parents, carers and external professionals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Help develop consistent SEND processes across year groups.

Skills

SEND experience

Record keeping

Digital systems

Written communication

Right to work UK

Job description

Position Details

Position: Key Stage 3 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Contract Type: Full-time or part-time, temporary

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: £101.80–£263.70 per day

Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial relevant experience and/or qualifications.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only; Monday to Friday for full-time applicants, part-time days to be agreed.

Contact: Danna Crous | [e-mail]

About the Role

Develop your SEND career as a Key Stage 3 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator at a secondary school in Watford. Supporting pupils aged 11–14, you will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to keep SEND provision organised, consistent and responsive to individual needs.

This administration-focused role involves maintaining SEND records, tracking support plans and interventions, and preparing Education, Health and Care Plan reviews. You will gather updates from teachers and communicate with families and external professionals, keeping information accurate and confidential.

The opportunity could suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA, SEND administrator or pastoral professional seeking wider inclusion responsibilities without taking on a qualified SENCO post.

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a secondary school or comparable education setting.
• Sound understanding of SEND provision and Key Stage 3 pupils needs.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information confidentially.
• Strong written communication and confidence using digital systems.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain SEND records, support plans and documentation for Key Stage 3 pupils.
• Track interventions, provision and progress, highlighting gaps or changes to the SENCO.
• Help organise Education, Health and Care Plan reviews, meetings, referrals and follow-up actions.
• Gather teacher feedback and evidence of the impact of SEND support.
• Communicate with parents, carers and external professionals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Help develop consistent SEND processes across year groups.

What the School Offers

Opportunities to contribute to inclusion across Key Stage 3.

Close collaboration with the SENCO and insight into wider provision planning.

Scope to develop SEND leadership skills.

Varied work combining purposeful administration, professional communication and pupil-focused outcomes.

The chance to improve pupils support through accurate planning and coordination.

Why Work via Teach Now?

Teach Now is an established education recruitment company offering dedicated customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.

Benefits

• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 referral reward for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay entitlements where applicable.
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.