Assistant SENDCo

School Staffing Solutions; Redhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking an Assistant SENDCo for a new SEND Secondary School in Chaldon, Surrey. The successful candidate will assist the SENDCo in promoting an inclusive approach to special educational needs across the school. Responsibilities include managing assessments, supporting staff training, and working closely with students who require additional support. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Training & Development

Discounts on groceries, phone plans, and more

Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

24/7 GP Access

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEN is preferred.
• Desire to acquire SENCO qualifications is encouraged.
• Teaching qualification is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist SENDCo in promoting inclusive SEN approach.
• Set up systems for identifying and reviewing student needs.
• Support training opportunities for staff regarding SEN.

Skills

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Education

GCSE Maths and English minimum Grade 4

SENCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications

Job description

Assistant SENDCo

Location: Chaldon, Surrey

Contract Type: Permanent

Actual salary: £27,713 – £30,250 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus for candidates with SEN Experience*

Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time only – Start time 8.15am – Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for an Assistant SENDCO for a new SEND Secondary School in Chaldon, Surrey. This school is for young people aged 11‑16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism.

With a model of small classes, high levels of classroom support and a supernumerary multi‑disciplinary intervention team the school is able to give students "every opportunity to achieve".

This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the start of their journey.

Main purpose of the role

The purpose of the Assistant SENDCo is to assist the SENDCo with the promotion of an inclusive approach to SEN across the school.

Key duties

• Recording and Assessment – Set up systems for identifying, reviewing and monitoring need, including the management (chairing) of Annual Reviews for EHCPs.
• Keep parents informed about their child's progress through individual meetings and at parents' evenings.
• Support SENDCo in delivering training opportunities for learning support assistants and teachers to learn about SEN, including whole‑school inset.
• Disseminate good practice in SEN across the school.
• Support the SENDCo with the development of transition arrangements and integration into provision post‑Eccles.
• Liaise with outside professionals and manage/disseminate their reporting to staff.
• Keep abreast of developments in SEN (e.g. research, changes to the law) and inform SLT and Head where appropriate.
• Attend appropriate training, CPD and conferences and provide feedback to colleagues.
• Support teaching staff in modelling good practice in teaching pupils with SEN including those with more complex needs.

Other Responsibilities

• Willingly undertake any reasonable task requested by the Head teacher and take part in the duties and extra‑curricular activities of this busy school.

Successful candidate qualities

• SENCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications preferred, or the desire to acquire these.
• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Teaching qualification preferable but not essential, however teaching qualification is needed to achieve the National Award in SEND Coordination.
• Relevant and recent knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN.
• Sound working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.

What's on Offer?

• Grow with Us – Training & Development.
• Cost‑saving perks: discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more via our Perkbox app.
• Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.
• Wagestream.
• Competitive Pay & Reward.
• 24/7 GP Access – For you & your household.
• UK Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000.

If this role sounds like the next step in your career please send your CV today or call Jennifer at (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for an application form.