Assistant SENCo & Learning Support Coordinator

Recruitment South East; Peasmarsh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Recruitment South East is seeking an Assistant to the Head of Learning Support (Assistant SENCo) at an independent boarding school for dyslexia and related learning difficulties. You will support the strategic development, coordination, and delivery of high‑quality SEND provision, with strong focus on EHCP processes and collaboration with parents and Local Authorities.

In this role you will lead on EHCP paperwork and Annual Reviews, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, organise meetings,

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Learning Support and wider Learning Support team.
• Maintain up-to-date records of students with EHCPs on the school's management information system (e.g., SIMS).
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and documentation relating to students, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs), provision maps, and support plans.
• Provide administrative support with the Learning Support Department email inbox and respond to routine queries from parents, staff, and external agencies; escalating queries to colleagues within he department and the Head of Learning Support as required.
• Organise meetings and appointments for Annual Reviews, multi-agency meetings, and parent consultations - in liaison with the Head of Learning Support.
• Provide administrative support to the Advisory Support Team (FAST), including liaising with schools, parents, and external agencies, processing assessment documentation, scheduling assessments, support, and training, and distributing reports.
• Provide administrative support for external conferences organised by the College including, but not limited to, bookings, speakers, delegate packs etc
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Learning Support to ensure effective evidencing of criteria relating to external inspections e.g. Ofsted, ISI, Crested etc.

Job description

Recruitment South East is seeking an Assistant to the Head of Learning Support (Assistant SENCo) at an independent boarding school for dyslexia and related learning difficulties. You will support the strategic development, coordination, and delivery of high‑quality SEND provision, with strong focus on EHCP processes and collaboration with parents and Local Authorities.

In this role you will lead on EHCP paperwork and Annual Reviews, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, organise meetings,