Assistant SENCO
| Posting date: | 18 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,103 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary £23,103 per annum (£26,861 full time equivalent) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2026 |
| Location: | Longfield, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leigh Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 009318 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an Assistant SENCO in a non-teaching capacity to assist in managing the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN). The overarching purpose of this role is to promote high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as having the ability to work alone when required. This role is ideal for candidates currently working in a classroom support position, keen to progress within the SEN remit and take on more responsibility.
Key responsibilities include;
To assist the SENCO in leading the provision for SEN within school.
To manage appropriate resources for Special Needs and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.
To develop curriculum resources to ensure that pupils identified as having SEN have the required levels of support.
To support the SENCO in managing an inclusive curriculum.
Within the context of the academy’s aims and policies, to work with the SENCO to develop and implement intervention groups and support.
To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning.
To support learning of students as allocated by the SENCO and in coordination with Directors of Learning.
To manage and maintain provision maps.
Coordinate access arrangements for pupils during all necessary exams.
Key responsibilities include;
To assist the SENCO in leading the provision for SEN within school.
To manage appropriate resources for Special Needs and Learning Support and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.
To develop curriculum resources to ensure that pupils identified as having SEN have the required levels of support.
To support the SENCO in managing an inclusive curriculum.
Within the context of the academy’s aims and policies, to work with the SENCO to develop and implement intervention groups and support.
To provide all those with involvement in Special Needs and Learning Support the support, challenge, information and development necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in learning.
To support learning of students as allocated by the SENCO and in coordination with Directors of Learning.
To manage and maintain provision maps.
Coordinate access arrangements for pupils during all necessary exams.