Assistant SENDco

Royal Greenwich Trust School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Greenwich Trust School in London is seeking an Assistant SENDCO to join our inclusive and ambitious community from September 2026. The role offers opportunities to contribute to high standards of support for our students and staff.

You will work with the SENDCO to meet statutory duties, support students with varying needs, assist in planning and resource preparation, and help students access the curriculum while promoting a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with SEND.
• Professional, organised and high standards.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Flexible and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCO in meeting statutory duties for SEND students.
• Support students with a range of needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Teach specific groups of students to access the curriculum and meet targets.
• Supervise and direct Learning Support Assistants within the SEND provision.
• Coordinate assessments and EHCPs in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Contribute to school policies and collaborate with staff to support outcomes.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Organised

Relationship building

Job description

Assistant SENDCO to start September 2026

Royal Greenwich Trust School is looking to appoint a dedicated and professional Assistant SENDCO to join our inclusive and forward-thinking school community. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious secondary school committed to delivering outstanding support for our students and staff.

Our staff are driven, innovative and dedicated to supporting excellent student outcomes; ensuring every child makes strong progress, reaches their full potential, and leaves school as a happy, confident and well-educated global citizen.

As a Assistant SENDCO, you will:

1. Support the SENDCO in meeting the school’s statutory duties with regard to students with SEND.
2. Support students with a range of needs both inside and outside the classroom.
3. Teach specific groups of students as required in order to ensure that they access the curriculum and meet their academic targets.
4. Supervise and direct Learning Support Assistants within the SEND provision
5. Coordinate assessments and support for students with EHCPs in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice.
6. Complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, students and school policies and strategies.
7. Work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
8. Provide in-class support for students whose behaviour or needs in the classroom are an obstacle to their achievement and that of others.
9. Support teaching and other staff in maintaining discipline and following up incidents.
10. Support the SENDCO in creating a professional culture of high expectations in which students feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.
11. Provide the consistent day to day support necessary to ensure all stakeholders are able to be fully committed to students’ achieving outstanding outcomes.

About you:

We want to hear from you if you are:

1. A flexible and proactive team player, ready to contribute to school life
2. Passionate about supporting young people to thrive
3. Professional, organised, and committed to high standards
4. Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues

If you would like more information on our school, please visit our website: Welcome - Royal Greenwich Trust School