SENCO Assistant

Kennington Church of England Academy; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong leadership support and PD

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Develop SEND provision within the sch

Positive partnerships with parents and

Rewarding role making a difference

Job summary

Kennington Church of England Academy is seeking a proactive SENCO Assistant to work alongside the SENCO, teaching staff and families to support pupils with SEND. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week, requiring strong organisational skills and commitment to safeguarding.

You will help manage provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans, deliver targeted interventions, liaise with parents and external agencies, and deputise for the SENCO when required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Planning and delivering learning activities and interventions.
• GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above).
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in managing and delivering SEND provision across the school.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring support for pupils with SEND.
• Help maintain provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans.
• Support inclusive teaching practices and targeted interventions.
• Assist with assessment and identification of pupils with SEND.
• Prepare documentation for annual reviews and EHCPs.
• Collate, monitor and analyse SEND data and pupil progress.
• Provide learning support and intervention programmes for SEND pupils.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support access arrangements and exam provision for SEND.
• Assist in guiding Teaching Assistants and staff.
• Deputise for the SENCO when required.
• Work with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable pupils.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

Skills

Experience with children and young peo

School/educational setting experience

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational and record-keeping

Education

GCSE English and Maths (minimum grade 4/C)

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will work alongside the SENCO, senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to help ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This post is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus one week (39 weeks)

The Role

As SENCO Assistant, you will:

• Support the SENCO in managing and delivering SEND provision across the school.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Help maintain and review provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans.
• Support the implementation of inclusive teaching practices and targeted interventions.
• Assist with the assessment and identification of pupils with SEND.
• Prepare documentation and reports for annual reviews and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Collate, monitor and analyse SEND data, pupil progress and attainment.
• Provide learning support and intervention programmes for pupils with SEND.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support access arrangements and additional examination provision for pupils with SEND.
• Assist in guiding and supporting Teaching Assistants and other staff.
• Deputise for the SENCO when required.
• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable pupils.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the safeguarding and welfare needs of pupils with SEND.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children and young people.
• Has experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Has experience planning and delivering learning activities and interventions.
• Holds GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• Is willing to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals.
• Has a good understanding of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Is able to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions effectively.
• Has knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (desirable).
• Is committed to inclusion and raising outcomes for all learners.
• Maintains high expectations while supporting individual needs.
• Is able to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and maintain confidentiality at all times.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development.
• A commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to contribute to and further develop SEND provision within the school.
• Positive partnerships with parents and external agencies.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.