Assistant SENDco

Royal Greenwich Trust School; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Greenwich Trust School is seeking an Assistant SENDCO to begin September 2026. This inclusive secondary school requires a professional, proactive team member to support students with SEND and to work with staff to raise attainment.

You will supervise Learning Support Assistants, coordinate EHCP assessments, contribute to planning, and provide in-class support to help students access the curriculum and achieve outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with staff.
• Strong organisational skills and high standards.
• Professional and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCO with statutory duties for SEND.
• Support students with a range of needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Teach specific groups to access the curriculum and meet targets.
• Supervise and direct Learning Support Assistants.
• Coordinate assessments and support for EHCPs.
• Contribute to policy development and staff training.
• Collaborate with teaching staff in planning and resources.
• Provide in-class support for students with behavioural needs.
• Maintain discipline and follow up incidents.
• Help create a culture of high expectations.
• Provide day-to-day support to ensure outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Proactive

Flexible

Communication

Organisation

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 passionate, innovative, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every student, ensuring each child makes strong progress, reaches their full potential, and leaves school with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

As a Assistant SENDCO, you will:

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

• A flexible and proactive team player, ready to contribute to school life
• Passionate about supporting young people to thrive
• Professional, organised, and committed to high standards
• 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