Assistant SENCO

Job description

Position: Assistant SENCO

Contract Type: Full-time or part-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP start

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale

Salary depends on experience and pay scale position. The maximum applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

Contact: Danna Crous | (url removed)

About the Role

Develop your SEND leadership experience as an Assistant SENCO at a secondary school in Watford. Working alongside the SENCO, you will strengthen inclusive teaching and help students with SEND access the curriculum confidently.

You will identify needs, coordinate interventions and monitor their impact, working closely with teachers, families and external professionals. Your responsibilities will include contributing to Education, Health and Care Plan reviews, maintaining clear documentation and helping colleagues adapt classroom support.

With a supportive ethos and experienced leadership team, the school offers an opportunity to contribute to consistent SEND provision while developing your skills as an Assistant SENCO.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status, or a recognised teaching qualification with eligibility to teach in England.
  
• Experience supporting secondary students with SEND.
  
• Working knowledge of SEND provision and the graduated approach to support.
  
• Experience collaborating with teachers, families or external professionals.
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to statutory SEND documentation.
  
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO in planning, delivering and reviewing SEND provision.
  
• Help teachers identify needs and adapt classroom support.
  
• Coordinate interventions and monitor student progress.
  
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan reviews and related documentation.
  
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals.
  
• Share practical SEND guidance with staff across the school.
  

The Ideal Candidate

You will bring a thoughtful, student-centred approach, building positive relationships with students, colleagues and families. Clear communication, sound judgement and strong organisational skills will help you prioritise support and review its impact. Attention to detail and enthusiasm for developing as an Assistant SENCO are essential.

Why Work via Teach Now?

Teach Now is an established education recruitment company offering dedicated customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff. Benefits include:

• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 referral reward for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay entitlements where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Application Process

Apply below or email your CV to (url removed). Applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training, including a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will retain your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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