Assistant SENCO

Woodlands; Wye; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Wye is seeking a motivated Assistant SENCO to join their team. This role involves collaborating closely with the Inclusion Lead and class teachers to support children, particularly those facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a good sense of humour, flexibility, and robust IT proficiency. If you are passionate about fostering a positive learning environment and helping every child reach their potential, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy.
• Experience with SEN paperwork and resources.
• Flexibility in dealing with children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Inclusion Lead and Pastoral Support Mentor.
• Support children with SEMH challenges.
• Ensure children are safe and ready to learn.

Skills

Communication with children and adults

Good sense of humour

Effective time management

Strong IT skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated professional to take on the role of Assistant SENCO, to join our talented and supportive team. You will be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping them to strive for their best.You will be incredibly flexible and able to deal with complexity.

You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, good sense of humour and be friendly and approachable. Good time management and the ability to work using your own initiative are essential. Your numeracy and literacy skills will be strong enough to improve children's standards and communication with different stakeholders will be a strength. In particular your proficient IT skills will support the use of technology to work efficiently and creatively. You will have good knowledge of SEN paper work, resources and interventions to support children’s needs. You will be able to work with data and analyse this

Role description

The Assistant SENCO Role works very closely with the Inclusion Lead/ SENCO, Pastoral Support Mentor and Class Teachers to ensure that all pupils have access to high quality learning and support. You will support children with have SEMH challenges and will respond to their needs, ensuring they safe, ready to learn and can achieve their best.

Above all, children will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child and you will be committed that all children receive an expansive education via the Head, the Heart and the Hand.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Kristen Weiss via the school office on 01233 812781.

Tours: Available on request.

Closing date: Friday, 20th February 2026

Interview: TBC