Assistant SENDCo

eTeach UK Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yeovil is seeking an Assistant SENDCO to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves working closely with students to ensure they achieve high standards and helping the SENDCO in delivering the school's vision. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, English and Maths skills, and a commitment to academic excellence.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Ability to support SENDCO in delivering school’s vision.
• Commitment to securing strong student outcomes.
• Ability to work with groups and one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND to attain high standards.
• Assist in delivering high-quality teaching.
• Ensure school's vision is lived for SEND pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Strong English skills

Strong Maths skills

Ability to work one-to-one

Job description

Accountable to: SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator). Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent. Start Date: January 2026. Salary: Grade 6 (£31,537 - £33,699) (Actual salary £27,096).

Preston School is among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8 (September 2025) and boasts strong academic achievement and progression to meaningful post‑16 education and training. The role supports students with SEND to attain the same high standards.

We are seeking an inspirational Assistant SENDCO to join our growing SEND team and help support students throughout their time with us. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a community that values excellence, with beautiful surroundings and a strong commitment to continued professional development.

Preston School’s vision is: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. The assistant will play a key role in ensuring this vision is lived for pupils with SEND.

We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

What We Are Looking For:

• A strong leader with the ability to support our SENDCO in delivering the school’s vision for pupils with SEND
• A commitment to securing strong student outcomes, by supporting consistently high‑quality teaching and targeted intervention work when required
• An absolute commitment to the school’s vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day
• An ability to work with small groups of students and on a one‑to‑one basis as required
• Strong English and Maths skills, to enable the effective support of students and clear communication with their families

What We Offer:

• A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic year
• Clear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentions
• A focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planning
• Strong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staff
• A Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platform