Senco Assistant – Join A Forward-Thinking Send Team In Maidstone

Marchant Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming Maidstone school to recruit an experienced SENCO Assistant. The role supports the SENCO and inclusion team, coordinating SEND provision and ensuring pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support in a busy, well‑supported department.

The successful candidate will maintain SEND records, assist with EHCP documentation, arrange meetings, and communicate with families and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a school SEND, pastoral or learning support environment.
• Understanding of SEND processes and provision.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, support plans or individual education plans would be advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• A caring, proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Relevant SEND, education or teaching qualification would be advantageous.
• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of SEND provision across the school.
• Maintain SEND records and EHCP documentation.
• Arrange meetings and liaise with parents and professionals.
• Monitor interventions and ensure agreed strategies are implemented.
• Communicate effectively with the SENCO and pastoral team.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

SEND knowledge

Proactive mindset

Confidentiality

Education

SEND/education qualification

Job description

SENCO Assistant required for a highly supportive school in Maidstone

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced SENCO and established inclusion team
• Excellent role for an organised and committed SEND professional

Our Client is looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised SENCO Assistant to join a welcoming school in Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of special educational needs who would like to develop their experience within a busy and well-supported SEND department.

The successful SENCO Assistant will work closely with the SENCO and wider pastoral team to support the effective coordination of SEND provision throughout the school. You will play an important role in helping to ensure that pupils with additional needs receive appropriate support, that records and documentation are maintained accurately and that communication between the school, families and external professionals is effective.

The position would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or school administrator with a strong understanding of SEND who is looking to take the next step in their career.

School Information:

The school is a well-regarded and inclusive setting in Maidstone that places the individual needs of pupils at the heart of its provision. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that pupils with SEND receive high-quality support and that staff have the guidance and resources required to deliver effective interventions.

The SENCO works closely with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to monitor pupil progress and coordinate appropriate provision. The successful SENCO Assistant will therefore have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a broad range of SEND responsibilities.

Duties may include supporting the maintenance of SEND records, assisting with EHCP documentation, arranging meetings, communicating with parents and professionals, monitoring interventions and helping to ensure that agreed support strategies are implemented consistently.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, professional and confident when communicating with a range of stakeholders. You should also have a genuine interest in improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience within a school SEND, pastoral or learning support environment

• Understanding of SEND processes and provision

• Knowledge of EHCPs, support plans or individual education plans would be advantageous

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

• A caring, proactive and solution-focused approach

• Relevant SEND, education or teaching qualification would be advantageous

• Legal ability to work within the UK