SENCO Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a term-time SENCO support role at Kennington Church of England Academy to coordinate SEND provision and oversee EHCPs and intervention programmes.

The role involves deputising for the SENCO, acting as Deputy DSL for safeguarding, liaising with parents and external agencies, and maintaining accurate provision maps and pupil records.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills are required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in managing and delivering SEND provision across the school.
• Coordinate and monitor support for pupils with SEND.
• Maintain and review provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans.
• Assist with assessment and identification of pupils with SEND.
• Prepare documentation and reports for annual reviews and EHCPs.
• Collate, monitor and analyse SEND data, progress and attainment.
• Deliver learning support and intervention programmes, supporting inclusive teaching.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support access arrangements and additional examination provision.
• Guide and support teaching assistants and other staff.
• Deputise for the SENCO when required.
• Work with safeguarding and pastoral teams as Deputy DSL for vulnerable pupils with SEND.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

This term-time post supports the SENCO at Kennington Church of England Academy across the school's special educational needs provision. The work centres on coordinating support for pupils with SEND, keeping provision maps, support plans and EHCP paperwork current, and running intervention programmes. It also involves deputising for the SENCO and acting as deputy designated safeguarding lead, so the post suits someone with school experience who can handle that responsibility. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the SENCO in managing and delivering SEND provision across the school
• Coordinate and monitor support for pupils with SEND
• Maintain and review provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans
• Assist with assessment and identification of pupils with SEND
• Prepare documentation and reports for annual reviews and EHCPs
• Collate, monitor and analyse SEND data, progress and attainment
• Deliver learning support and intervention programmes, supporting inclusive teaching
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies
• Support access arrangements and additional examination provision
• Guide and support teaching assistants and other staff
• Deputise for the SENCO when required
• Work with safeguarding and pastoral teams as Deputy DSL for vulnerable pupils with SEND

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience working within a school or educational setting
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities and interventions

  Skills & knowledge

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external professionals
  • Good understanding of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs
  • Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate interventions effectively
  • Commitment to inclusion and raising outcomes for all learners

  Other

  • Maintains high expectations while supporting individual needs
  • Able to work under pressure, prioritise and maintain confidentiality
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

  Nice to have

  • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

  What’s offered

  • Welcoming and supportive staff team
  • Strong leadership support and opportunities for professional development
  • Commitment to wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to contribute to and further develop SEND provision within the school
  • Positive partnerships with parents and external agencies