SENDCo Assistant - 32.5 hours - Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2a88771a-7099-4771-9dfa-a721b6174aec |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Core Purpose
To support the day-to-day operational work of the SENDCO.
To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for special educational needs within school, liaising with SLT as required.
To assist the SENDCO with administrative tasks associated with SEND.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for special educational needs within school.
To assist the SENDCO in the deployment of SEND resources and to ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.
Under the direction of the SENDCO, to develop curriculum resources to ensure that pupils with SEND have the necessary levels of support.
To work with the SENDCO to develop, implement and monitor intervention groups and support.
Support pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and make progress towards their learning objectives.
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils.
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils wellbeing by following the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND and to Inclusion, including Accessibility Plan, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Inclusion, Health and Safety, First Aid Policy, confidentiality and data protection.
Follow the schools Health and Safety rules and procedures and adhere to safeguarding principles; and report all concerns to the appropriate person.
Provide support with regard to the personal care, health and medical needs of students.
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
As a Teaching Assistant, support the delivery of high-quality interventions.
Support the SENDCO with the writing of individual education plans.
Applying for statutory EHC plans as required under the direction of the SENDCO
Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.
Liaise with and inform parents/ carers about the specifics of SEND provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCO.
Work with the SENDCO and other staff to ensure that individual education plans and other school specific documents are used to set subject-specific targets and work well to meet pupils’ needs.
Support the SENDCO and class teachers in using data effectively to identify pupils who are significantly underachieving and, where necessary, create and implement plans to support those pupils.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@gainsborough.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
At Parish, we value each person as they are, seeing every member of our school family as a precious, unique individual and treating them with dignity. Seeking first to understand through the building of relationships, we live in a community of hope. We aspire to enable each person to be a curious learner, inspired to develop the knowledge and wisdom to make the world a better place. We strive to encourage all to fulfil their God-given potential, having a confidence in transformation for the better.
As a Church of England school, we strive to achieve excellence within a Christian context, based on the firm foundations of shared Christian values. Our ‘Core Four’ values interweave with our school vision to reflect who we are. They are Dignity, Community, Hope and Wisdom.
Our inspiring and relevant curriculum based around the ‘Core Four’ encourages independent learning skills which prepare the children for life in the 21st century.
The staff here at Parish work tirelessly to ensure our school’s curriculum and pastoral care unlocks potential and provides pupils, families and staff with the necessary skills they will need to succeed. Progress for all pupils is relentlessly pursued. In addition to the rigorous pursuit of significant achievements across the curriculum, children are encouraged to develop their skills and talents in art, music and sport, and their awareness of equality, fairness and a sense of belonging.
The school takes great pride in working at the very heart of the community and welcoming everyone who steps through the doors here at Parish.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Core Purpose
To support the day-to-day operational work of the SENDCO.
To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for special educational needs within school, liaising with SLT as required.
To assist the SENDCO with administrative tasks associated with SEND.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To assist the SENDCO in leading the provision for special educational needs within school.
To assist the SENDCO in the deployment of SEND resources and to ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.
Under the direction of the SENDCO, to develop curriculum resources to ensure that pupils with SEND have the necessary levels of support.
To work with the SENDCO to develop, implement and monitor intervention groups and support.
Support pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and make progress towards their learning objectives.
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils.
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils wellbeing by following the school’s policies and procedures related to SEND and to Inclusion, including Accessibility Plan, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Inclusion, Health and Safety, First Aid Policy, confidentiality and data protection.
Follow the schools Health and Safety rules and procedures and adhere to safeguarding principles; and report all concerns to the appropriate person.
Provide support with regard to the personal care, health and medical needs of students.
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
As a Teaching Assistant, support the delivery of high-quality interventions.
Support the SENDCO with the writing of individual education plans.
Applying for statutory EHC plans as required under the direction of the SENDCO
Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies.
Liaise with and inform parents/ carers about the specifics of SEND provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCO.
Work with the SENDCO and other staff to ensure that individual education plans and other school specific documents are used to set subject-specific targets and work well to meet pupils’ needs.
Support the SENDCO and class teachers in using data effectively to identify pupils who are significantly underachieving and, where necessary, create and implement plans to support those pupils.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@gainsborough.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
At Parish, we value each person as they are, seeing every member of our school family as a precious, unique individual and treating them with dignity. Seeking first to understand through the building of relationships, we live in a community of hope. We aspire to enable each person to be a curious learner, inspired to develop the knowledge and wisdom to make the world a better place. We strive to encourage all to fulfil their God-given potential, having a confidence in transformation for the better.
As a Church of England school, we strive to achieve excellence within a Christian context, based on the firm foundations of shared Christian values. Our ‘Core Four’ values interweave with our school vision to reflect who we are. They are Dignity, Community, Hope and Wisdom.
Our inspiring and relevant curriculum based around the ‘Core Four’ encourages independent learning skills which prepare the children for life in the 21st century.
The staff here at Parish work tirelessly to ensure our school’s curriculum and pastoral care unlocks potential and provides pupils, families and staff with the necessary skills they will need to succeed. Progress for all pupils is relentlessly pursued. In addition to the rigorous pursuit of significant achievements across the curriculum, children are encouraged to develop their skills and talents in art, music and sport, and their awareness of equality, fairness and a sense of belonging.
The school takes great pride in working at the very heart of the community and welcoming everyone who steps through the doors here at Parish.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.