Deputy SENCO

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates paid weekly (P

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD and training courses

Registration and compliance support

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Deputy SENCO in the BS4 Bristol area. The role combines part-time Teaching Assistant duties with Deputy SENCO responsibilities, supporting pupils with additional needs and working closely with the school’s SENCO.

The candidate will monitor SEN provision, handle referrals and liaise with external agencies, while collaborating with teachers and the wider team. A DBS update service is preferred, with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Proven Deputy SENCO experience (ideally) and SEN support in school.
• Strong experience helping children with SEN in a school setting.
• Knowledge of SEN processes, such as support plans and working with external agencies.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills; work well with SENCO and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist part-time as Teaching Assistant for pupils with additional needs.
• Support the Deputy SENCO with day-to-day SEN responsibilities.
• Monitor, review and update SEN provision and pupil plans.
• Handle paperwork, referrals and liaison with external agencies.
• Work with teachers and staff to implement effective strategies.
• Liaise with parents and carers about needs and progress.
• Follow safeguarding policies and school routines.

Skills

SENCO experience

SEN support in school

Organisation

Communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

DBS Update Service

ASAP start

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Deputy SENCO - BS4 Bristol - Full Time - ASAP Start

Location: BS4, Bristol
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a primary school in the BS4 area of Bristol who are looking for a Deputy SENCO to join their team. This is a split role, combining part time Teaching Assistant duties with part time Deputy SENCO responsibilities, working closely with the school’s SENCO to support pupils with additional needs.

The Role:

• Working part time as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with additional needs in the classroom
• Working part time as Deputy SENCO, supporting the SENCO with day to day SEN responsibilities
• Helping to monitor, review and update SEN provision and pupil support plans
• Supporting the SENCO with paperwork, referrals and liaison with external agencies
• Working with class teachers and support staff to put effective strategies in place
• Liaising with parents and carers about their child’s needs and progress
• Following the school’s policies, routines and safeguarding procedures

We Are Looking For:

• Previous Deputy SENCO experience (ideally)
• Strong experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting (essential)
• Good knowledge of SEN processes, such as support plans and working with outside agencies
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work well with the SENCO, teachers and the wider team
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguardingAn enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Available to start ASAP

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• The chance to take on a varied role with real responsibility

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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