Assistant SENCO
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6c25aa5c-a327-4e92-9bcb-b9ac77052bff |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Oakfield Primary Academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Assistant SENCO to Provide administrative and organisational support. This is a fixed tern role until 31st August 2026.
This role is for 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only. The salary is based on Kent scheme pay scale KSE £27,852 full time equivalent, an actual pro-rata salary of £20,778.86.
The successful candidate will need to have a strong knowledge of the range of diagnoses and presentations of young people with SEN needs and a solid understanding of the SEN Code of Practice.
They will have excellent communication skills, must be reliable, enthusiastic, organised, pro-active and a multi-tasker who enjoys all aspects of administrative work.
The successful candidate will:
• have excellent verbal communication skills
• be able to work independently and within a team
• have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• have excellent communication and administrative skills
• be confident in the use of IT with a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
We can offer you:
• A fantastic school with experienced, enthusiastic, supportive practitioners
• Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
• A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning
• Highly trained and effective support staff
• Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development, including opportunities for career progression within The Golden Thread Alliance
We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff benefits package includes:
• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern raised.
Oakfield Primary Academy is looking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Assistant SENCO to Provide administrative and organisational support. This is a fixed tern role until 31st August 2026.
This role is for 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only. The salary is based on Kent scheme pay scale KSE £27,852 full time equivalent, an actual pro-rata salary of £20,778.86.
The successful candidate will need to have a strong knowledge of the range of diagnoses and presentations of young people with SEN needs and a solid understanding of the SEN Code of Practice.
They will have excellent communication skills, must be reliable, enthusiastic, organised, pro-active and a multi-tasker who enjoys all aspects of administrative work.
The successful candidate will:
• have excellent verbal communication skills
• be able to work independently and within a team
• have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• have excellent communication and administrative skills
• be confident in the use of IT with a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
We can offer you:
• A fantastic school with experienced, enthusiastic, supportive practitioners
• Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
• A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning
• Highly trained and effective support staff
• Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development, including opportunities for career progression within The Golden Thread Alliance
We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff benefits package includes:
• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern raised.