Assistant SENCO (KS3)

Teach Now; Watford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Key Stage 3 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Watford, Hertfordshire. In this role you will support pupils aged 11–14, work with the SENCO and teaching staff to organise SEND provision and maintain confidential records.

This is an administration-focused post suited to experienced teaching assistants or SEND administrators seeking broader inclusion responsibilities. You will track plans and interventions, coordinate reviews, and communicate with families

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a secondary setting.
• Understanding of SEND provision and KS3 pupil needs.
• Experience maintaining records and handling confidential information.
• Strong written communication and digital system skills.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Maintain SEND records, support plans and documentation for KS3 pupils.
• Track interventions and progress, flag gaps to the SENCO.
• Help organise Education, Health and Care Plan reviews and referrals.
• Gather teacher feedback and evidence of SEND support impact.
• Communicate with parents, carers and external professionals confidentially.
• Help develop consistent SEND processes across year groups.

Skills

SEND experience

Record-keeping

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Job description

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities

We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.