SENCO Assistant – SEND Support & Coordination

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

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.