SENCO Assistant

Lightwater Village School; Lightwater; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

Generous holiday

Work-life policies

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Lightwater Village School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated SENCO Assistant to support an inclusive, nurturing environment and assist the SENCO in promoting pupil development and attainment.

You will work with staff to implement strategies, monitor progress, and foster strong relationships with pupils and families, contributing to an ambitious, collaborative culture across Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School.

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND.
• Understanding safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication with key stakeholders.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with young children.
• Understanding educational, welfare and social needs of the children.
• Remain calm and objective with challenging behaviour.
• Enthusiastic and committed to team work.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in developing and promoting inclusive practices.
• Assist with monitoring pupil progress and implementing strategies.

Skills

SEND experience

Safeguarding

Workload mgmt

Communication

Enthusiastic

Relationships

Child needs

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Are you highly organised, passionate, and committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential? Lightwater Village School are seeking a dedicated SENCO Assistant to join their team and play a key role in promoting strong inclusion across the schools.

If you're enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SENCO Assistant to join our committed and nurturing team. This position plays an essential part in supporting an inclusive and nurturing school environment. Working closely under the direction of the SENCO, you will play a key role in supporting the development, progress, and exceptional education of children across the schools. Your contribution will ensure every child feels valued, included, and equipped with the best possible opportunity to thrive.

What we are looking for

• Experience working within SEND
• Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and work under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to a range of key stakeholders
• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior school

Our school stands at the heart of the village community of Lightwater. We offer an outstanding start to education for children from 2 to 11 years old, consistently achieving excellence, yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: £28,009 - £28,757 FTE

Pay Scale: Specialist Point 1 - 4

Actual Salary: £16,063.99 - £16,492.99

Hours: 24 hours a week - Wednesday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (39 weeks)

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October at 11.59pm

Interviews: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.