Assistant SENDCo

Wiltshire Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Laurence School in Bradford on Avon invites applications for an Assistant SENDCo to promote the progress and achievement of SEND students throughout the school. This role will work closely with the SENDCo to develop our SEND provision and raise standards for learners with additional needs.

The post is permanent, 33 hours per week over 5 days during term time (39 weeks per year). Successful applicants will contribute to safeguarding, DBS checks and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with parents, external agencies, staff and students.
• Can problem-solve effectively and independently.
• Understands the impact of decisions on the school, including budgets, students and staff, with a whole-school focus.

Responsibilities

• Promote progress and achievement of SEND students across the school.
• Work closely with the SENDCo to develop SEND provision at St Laurence School.
• Support staff and parents to meet SEND needs.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Independent working

Budget awareness

Job description

Salary: £22,904 - £24,447 per annum (FTE £30,023 - £32,046)

Hours of work: 33 hours per week over 5 days (hours to be agreed) (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break), 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Laurence School for further information.

A bit about us:

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

All about the role:

An opportunity has arisen to join our SEND team as an Assistant SENDCo to promote the progress and achievement of SEND students throughout the school. This role will be student-focused and will ensure high standards and expectations for both SEND students and staff.

This is a key role which involves working closely with the SENDCo and developing our SEND provision at St Laurence School. The role is suitable for someone who:

• Is interested in developing expertise which meets the current needs of the school.
• Has the ability to foster positive working relationships with parents, external agencies, staff and students.
• Has good time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy working environment and a wide variety of tasks.
• Can problem-solve effectively and independently.
• Understands and is mindful of the impact of decisions on the school, including budgets, students and staff and has in mind a whole-school focus when making decisions.

Closing date (and time): 9am on Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview date: w/c 9th October 2026

Commencement date: As soon as possible after appointment

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Equalities form - to accompany application