SENCO Assistant

GLF Schools; Lightwater; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Lightwater Village School is seeking a dedicated SENCO Assistant to join our supportive team. Working under the SENCO, you will help with inclusion, pupil progress and safeguarding in a nurturing environment.

This part-time role is 24 hours a week (Wed-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm, 39 weeks) with a salary in the £16k range. Ideal candidates will be well-organised, proactive and capable of building positive relationships with children.

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND
• Understanding safeguarding principles
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Ability to build positive relationships with children
• Understanding of educational, welfare and social needs of the children
• Remain calm with challenging behaviour
• Enthusiastic and committed to teamwork

Responsibilities

• Assist SENCO in promoting inclusion across the schools
• Support development and progress of pupils
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare of children
• Coordinate with teachers and families to support individual needs
• Help manage workload and maintain records
• Contribute to a nurturing, supportive school environment

Skills

SEND experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisation

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic

Tools

DBS knowledge

Job description

EmployerLightwater Village SchoolLocationLightwater, SurreyContract TypePermanentHoursPart Time, Term TimeSalaryGLF Specialist (£16,063.99 - £16,492.99 - Actual)Posted16th October 2026Start Date1st January 2027Expires4th November 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart Date1st January 2027Job ID1577307Suitable forOther GraduatesJob ReferenceLVS001Start Date1st January 2027Contract Type :PermanentSuitable for: Other GraduatesJob ID: 1577307Are 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 opportunityWe 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 forExperience working within SENDGood understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenAbility to organise and prioritise your own workload and work under pressureStrong written and verbal communication skills to a range of key stakeholdersBe dynamic, enthusiastic and motivatedBe able to develop positive relationships with young childrenBe able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supportingBe able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviourBe enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a teamPlease read the job description and person specification before applying.About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior schoolOur 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 CommunityAs 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 pupilsFounded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationGLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.The DetailsStart Date: January 2027Salary: £28,009 - £28,757 FTEPay Scale: Specialist Point 1 - 4Actual Salary: £16,063.99 - £16,492.99Hours: 24 hours a week - Wednesday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (39 weeks)Closing Date: Sunday 25th October at 11.59pmInterviews: TBCGLF 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.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.View all jobs from school