SENCo Assistant

Job Description

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled SENCO Assistants to support the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in various Mainstream primary schoools across the west midlands in delivering high-quality provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a key role within schools, ensuring that all children receive the right support at the right time.

These roles are via agency (Teaching Personnel) and will be most likely temp to perm opportunities. For these roles you must have full time availability during term time, experience supporting children with complex care needs as well as report writing experience. 

About the Role

As SENCO Assistant, you will provide essential support in coordinating SEND provision across the school. You will contribute to assessments, interventions, documentation, communication with families, and evidence-gathering for statutory processes such as EHCP requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO with the day-to-day coordination of SEND provision
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and review of provision maps and intervention logs
• Collect, organise and maintain confidential SEND documentation and records
• Support the SENCO in gathering, monitoring and collating evidence required for EHCP applications, including:
  • Assessments and progress data
  • Observations and intervention outcomes
  • Records of support strategies used
  • Reports from staff, parents/carers, and external agencies
• Liaise professionally with teachers, support staff, parents and outside professionals
• Assist in organising and scheduling SEND reviews, meetings and communication
• Help promote inclusive practice across the school and ensure barriers to learning are identified and reduced

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has proven and substantial experience working with children with SEND 
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding of SEND needs, approaches to support, and inclusive practice
• Is confident in supporting assessment and intervention processes
• Has excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Communicates clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders
• Works well as part of a supportive, child-centred team
• Is proactive, reflective, and willing to develop their expertise

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.