Assistant SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 37hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (Friday, 3.30pm finish) Term Time only + 1 week during school holiday

Pay Scale: Scale 7 (range 19-24) from FTE £29,777 plus £689 outer fringe allowance.

Pro Rata Actual: Approx. from £26,761

De La Salle School is a caring and thriving oversubscribed fully comprehensive and inclusive 11-16 school with a committed and dedicated staff. 

The Governors are seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join our dynamic Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO to support the strategic development of SEN provision within the school, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning for students with special educational needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with additional learning needs and contributing to a fully inclusive school environment.

The successful candidate should have:

-   A degree level qualification (or equivalent) and relevant qualifications in SEN support,  or a willingness to undertake further training in SEN co-ordination;

-       Experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally in a secondary school;

-       A strong understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and the challenges faced by students with a range of SEN;

-       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and external agencies;

-       Experience in leading annual reviews and completing all associated paperwork to a high standard;

-       The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to contribute to the wider life of the school;

-       A commitment to inclusive education and ensuring all students, regardless of ability, are given the opportunity to succeed.

Previous experience as an Assistant SENCO or in a similar role and experience in using SEN tracking and monitoring systems would be desirable but not essential.

De La Salle School is a Christian Community. It is inspired by the vision and example of St. John Baptist De La Salle. Each person is invited to become the person God intends him or her to be. They are expected to live a life of faith and love, following the example of Jesus Christ.

All members of this community are encouraged to grow in awareness of their own unique worth. They are encouraged to use their gifts in responsible and friendly co-operation with others. Within this environment, De La Salle offers a curriculum for children of all abilities.

Whilst the successful candidate is not required to be Catholic, you would be expected to support and follow the Catholic ethos of the school.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check and references.