• Assistant SENCO required for a welcoming school in Maidstone

• Excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN professional to develop their career

• Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, families and external professionals

• Play an important role in supporting pupils with additional educational needs

Our Client is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant SENCO to join a highly supportive school in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support professional or current Assistant SENCO who is looking to take on additional responsibility and develop their career within special educational needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and wider pastoral and teaching teams to ensure that pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and are able to access the curriculum successfully. You will play an important role in identifying barriers to learning, monitoring pupil progress and helping staff implement effective strategies to meet individual needs.

The role will involve working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and carers, as well as liaising with external professionals where appropriate. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, approachable and confident when dealing with sensitive information.

You will be expected to contribute to the monitoring and review of SEN provision, support the implementation of individual plans and assist with the coordination of appropriate interventions. A strong understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and effective communication will be essential.

This position would be particularly suitable for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs and who is keen to develop their knowledge of SEND provision within a mainstream school environment.

School Information:

The school is based in Maidstone and has established a strong reputation for providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school recognises that every pupil has different strengths, needs and barriers to learning and is committed to ensuring that appropriate support is available.

The SEN team works closely with teachers and school leaders to provide effective provision across the school. Staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and to share information so that pupils receive consistent and appropriate support.

The successful Assistant SENCO will become an important member of the wider pastoral and inclusion team. This is an opportunity to work in a school where safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and educational inclusion are taken seriously.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEND

• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Assistant SENCO

• Good understanding of SEND processes and inclusive education

• Knowledge of EHCPs, SEN support plans and pupil interventions would be advantageous

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff and external professionals

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• A relevant qualification or experience within education or SEND

• Commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs

• Legal ability to work within the UK

Application

If you are an experienced SEND professional looking to progress your career and make a genuine difference to pupils in a supportive Maidstone school, we would be keen to hear from you. Please forward your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this Assistant SENCO opportunity.