SENCO Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 06d67520-7c9f-4d5c-8feb-8fcedcf39f69 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified SENCO Administrative Assistant for an immediate start to provide support within the SEN department. You will be assisting in the support and integration of students with special educational needs and disabilities as well as assisting the SENCO in administrative tasks and maintaining strategy systems within the SEN department.
Candidates should possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in Word/Excel and Outlook, at pace and under pressure. Candidates must also possess good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent). A willingness to learn other ICT packages and/or experience with BROMCOM is desirable.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. The role will require knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, SEND and equal opportunities. Experience working in a school and/or in SEND work is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for visually-impaired children. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. The Charles Dickens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified SENCO Administrative Assistant for an immediate start to provide support within the SEN department. You will be assisting in the support and integration of students with special educational needs and disabilities as well as assisting the SENCO in administrative tasks and maintaining strategy systems within the SEN department.
Candidates should possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in Word/Excel and Outlook, at pace and under pressure. Candidates must also possess good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent). A willingness to learn other ICT packages and/or experience with BROMCOM is desirable.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. The role will require knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, SEND and equal opportunities. Experience working in a school and/or in SEND work is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for visually-impaired children. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. The Charles Dickens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.