SENCO Assistant: SEND Support & Inclusion Champion

Kennington Church of England Academy; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong leadership support and PD

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Develop SEND provision within the sch

Positive partnerships with parents and

Rewarding role making a difference

Job summary

Kennington Church of England Academy is seeking a proactive SENCO Assistant to work alongside the SENCO, teaching staff and families to support pupils with SEND. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week, requiring strong organisational skills and commitment to safeguarding.

You will help manage provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans, deliver targeted interventions, liaise with parents and external agencies, and deputise for the SENCO when required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Planning and delivering learning activities and interventions.
• GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above).
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in managing and delivering SEND provision across the school.
• Assist in coordinating and monitoring support for pupils with SEND.
• Help maintain provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans.
• Support inclusive teaching practices and targeted interventions.
• Assist with assessment and identification of pupils with SEND.
• Prepare documentation for annual reviews and EHCPs.
• Collate, monitor and analyse SEND data and pupil progress.
• Provide learning support and intervention programmes for SEND pupils.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support access arrangements and exam provision for SEND.
• Assist in guiding Teaching Assistants and staff.
• Deputise for the SENCO when required.
• Work with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable pupils.
• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

Skills

Experience with children and young peo

School/educational setting experience

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational and record-keeping

Education

GCSE English and Maths (minimum grade 4/C)

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support or equivalent

Job description

Kennington Church of England Academy is seeking a proactive SENCO Assistant to work alongside the SENCO, teaching staff and families to support pupils with SEND. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week, requiring strong organisational skills and commitment to safeguarding.

You will help manage provision maps, pupil profiles and support plans, deliver targeted interventions, liaise with parents and external agencies, and deputise for the SENCO when required.