Assistant SENCO
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,006 to £29,487 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £31,537 to £34,434 (Grade H, Scale Points 18-23) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manor Church of England Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6PA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21491 |
Summary
As the Principal of Manor Church of England Academy I am delighted to share this opportunity and introduce our school to you. Manor has a proud history, having served the young people of York for over 210 years. We are a Church of England Academy and our Christian values guide, influence and underpin all that we do. We are a member of Heartwood Learning Trust, a growing family of schools working together to transform education across York, Hull and North Yorkshire. We are blessed to have state of the art facilities and supportive families, however our greatest assets are the over 1,100 young people enrolled with us and the 140 highly gifted teaching and support staff that work in our academy. Our aim is that all students and staff 'serve others, grow together and live life to the full'.
We are seeking a committed and passionate Assistant SENCO to join our pastoral team and play a key role in removing barriers to learning so that every student can achieve their personal best.
Working under the direction of the Vice Principal/SENCO, you will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality SEND provision across the school. This includes leading bespoke interventions for individuals and small groups, supporting teaching and learning in lessons where appropriate, and working closely with teaching staff, Teaching Assistants, pastoral colleagues and external agencies to ensure students’ needs are met effectively.
You will contribute to the development and review of Individual Education Plans, provision maps and support plans, help ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, and play an active role in monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of interventions. The role also involves liaising with parents and professionals, coordinating exam access arrangements, work experience and personalised provision, and supporting the quality assurance of SEND practice through student voice and data-informed decision making.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with students with SEND, a strong understanding of effective SEN strategies and interventions, and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues. You will be organised, reflective, confident using data and ICT, and fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people within an inclusive school community.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only (including training days)
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: SENCO
Travel Required: None
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
We are seeking a committed and passionate Assistant SENCO to join our pastoral team and play a key role in removing barriers to learning so that every student can achieve their personal best.
Working under the direction of the Vice Principal/SENCO, you will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality SEND provision across the school. This includes leading bespoke interventions for individuals and small groups, supporting teaching and learning in lessons where appropriate, and working closely with teaching staff, Teaching Assistants, pastoral colleagues and external agencies to ensure students’ needs are met effectively.
You will contribute to the development and review of Individual Education Plans, provision maps and support plans, help ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, and play an active role in monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of interventions. The role also involves liaising with parents and professionals, coordinating exam access arrangements, work experience and personalised provision, and supporting the quality assurance of SEND practice through student voice and data-informed decision making.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with students with SEND, a strong understanding of effective SEN strategies and interventions, and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues. You will be organised, reflective, confident using data and ICT, and fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people within an inclusive school community.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only (including training days)
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: SENCO
Travel Required: None
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.