Assistant SENCo
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a0c4bf6d-7b15-47b9-ad6c-39597ccc49ff |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following a review of our Learning Support Department, we are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, committed and talented teachers to support the SENCo in leading and managing the provision for students with Special Educational Needs at King Edward VI School. The successful candidates will be excellent practitioners with a proven track record of inclusive classroom practice and the ability to model good practice to other staff.
We are looking for an emerging leader with a pro-active approach, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs. The role is varied and will require the versatility to work with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external agencies.
Candidates will contribute to teaching across the school, with time made available to carry out their duties as assistant SENCo.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to our school, please contact office@keslichfield.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Following a review of our Learning Support Department, we are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, committed and talented teachers to support the SENCo in leading and managing the provision for students with Special Educational Needs at King Edward VI School. The successful candidates will be excellent practitioners with a proven track record of inclusive classroom practice and the ability to model good practice to other staff.
We are looking for an emerging leader with a pro-active approach, excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs. The role is varied and will require the versatility to work with all stakeholders, developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external agencies.
Candidates will contribute to teaching across the school, with time made available to carry out their duties as assistant SENCo.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to our school, please contact office@keslichfield.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.