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Assistant SENCO

Job details
Posting date: 04 November 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 December 2025
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teem Recruitment LTD
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Assistant SENCO – Tunbridge Wells
Contract: Part-time, Permanent (32.5 hours)
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Kent Scale F – FTE £30,404 - Actual £23,488.39 (39 weeks)

A secondary school in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a part-time Assistant SENCO to support the SENCO in delivering high-quality SEND provision. You will help implement strategies to meet a range of needs, promote inclusivity and ensure every student receives the support they need.

Purpose of the Role
• Manage the day-to-day running of the Hub and Inclusion rooms
• Support SENCO, teaching staff and LSAs to raise achievement of SEND students
• Support students' inclusion, independence and wellbeing
• Contribute to safeguarding and student welfare

Key Responsibilities
Planning & Data
• Assist with planning and preparing interventions
• Collate and analyse SEND progress data in core subjects
• Prepare resources and plans for SEND interventions
• Support planning for students not following the full curriculum

SEND Operations
• Support the daily operation of the SEND team
• Share line management of LSAs and support timetabling
• Maintain and update SEND register under SENCO direction
• Summarise EHCPs and ensure staff are informed of changes
• Assist with Access Arrangements administration (training provided)
• Assist with screening and referral processes

Transition & Records
• Support SEND transition arrangements and student observations
• Maintain SEND and transition records
• Create and review risk assessments and intervention evidence

Interventions
• Monitor and evaluate intervention data and impact
• Modify resources for SEND students
• Support assessment and progress tracking

Staff Support & Development
• Help recruit, induct and supervise LSAs
• Mentor LSAs and deliver training alongside SENCO
• Help develop behaviour support plans

Pastoral & Behaviour
• Maintain behaviour and safeguarding standards in the Hub
• Promote wellbeing and pastoral support
• Uphold school policies on behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding

Other Duties
• Attend relevant meetings and training
• Support duties as required by SENCO/SLT/Headteacher
• Use IT systems effectively to fulfil responsibilities

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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