SENDCo Assistant

Red Hill Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hill Primary School is seeking a SENDCo Assistant to support the SENDCo in delivering high-quality provision for pupils with SEND. The role operates term time only (39 weeks per year) and runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

The post is fixed term until 31 August 2027 and will involve day-to-day duties within the SEND Team under the Head Teacher and SENDCo. You will assist with maintaining the SEND Register, contributing to EHCPs and Annual Reviews, and

Qualifications

• Assisting with SEND provision and pupil support.
• Maintaining the SEND Register and updating pupil records.
• Supporting EHCP applications and Annual Reviews as directed.
• Delivering learning support and intervention groups for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist SENDCo to maintain the SEND Register and pupil records.
• Contribute to EHCP applications and Annual Reviews as directed.
• Provide learning support and run intervention groups for SEND pupils.
• Help coordinate provision for individual SEND pupils, including those with EHC plans.

Skills

SEND support

Intervention learning

Record keeping

Teamwork

Job description

Red Hill Primary School are looking for a SENDCo Assistant to join our team. The role is term time only, working 39 weeks per year, working 30 hours per week. The working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 3:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. This role is fixed term until 31st August 2027.

Under the direction of the Head Teacher and SENDCo, the SENDCo Assistant will assist the SENDCo in ensuring that the strategic direction of The Pioneer Academy SEND policy is followed in their school. They will ensure that provision for pupils is of high quality and complies with both the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the Equalities Act 2010, assisting the SENCO with the day to day operation and delivery of an effective provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEND). The SENDCo Assistant will also form part of the SEND Team with additional responsibilities of duties working with SEND pupils also.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To assist the SENDCO in maintaining the SEND Register and ensuring that records of all pupils with SEND are kept up to date.
• To contribute, as directed, to the application for EHCPs and the Annual Review process.
• To provide learning support for pupils with SEND, including the teaching of intervention groups to support those pupils with SEND, as directed by the SENDCO and Senior Leaders.
• To assist the SENDCO in coordinating the specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those with EHC plans.

Red Hill Primary School is a 3 and a half form entry school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is ‘Building Bright Futures’. This is in line with our aim of giving our children the skills and experiences to help them become creative, intelligent, resilient, happy and resourceful members of our community. We are an Ofsted rated Good school with Outstanding features. Our most recent inspection in Autumn 2024, noted that 'Despite its large size, the school exudes a strong sense of community and togetherness. Building positive relationships is at the centre of all that the school does. It is a place of kindness, where everyone feels listened to and looks out for each other.'

Red Hill Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Red Hill Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our most recent Ofsted inspection also noted that staff speak highly of the support and guidance they receive from leaders in the school and academy trust. Teachers appreciate that leaders listen to their concerns and take decisive actions. Staff affirm that the recent review of marking and feedback procedures has been beneficial in reducing staff workload.

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality induction programmes for all new staff and career pathways.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in safeguarding and SEND.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2026 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2026 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check. Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise themselves with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed via the following link: TPA Safeguarding Policy 2026

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