Supply Heroes are seeking a highly motivated and skilled SENCO Assistant to support the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in delivering high‑quality provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a key role within a school trust, ensuring that all children receive the right support at the right time.
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
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Support the SENCO with the day‑to‑day coordination of SEND provision
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Assist in the development, maintenance, and review of provision maps and intervention logs
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Collect, organise and maintain confidential SEND documentation and records
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Support the SENCO in gathering, monitoring and collating evidence required for EHCP applications, including:
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Assessments and progress data
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Observations and intervention outcomes
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Records of support strategies used
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Reports from staff, parents/carers, and external agencies
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Liaise professionally with teachers, support staff, parents and outside professionals
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Assist in organising and scheduling SEND reviews, meetings and communication
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Help promote inclusive practice across the school and ensure barriers to learning are identified and reduced
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
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Has proven and substantial experience working with children with SEND
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Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning - or anything relevant
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Can demonstrate a strong understanding of SEND needs, approaches to support, and inclusive practice
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Is confident in supporting assessment and intervention processes
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Has excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
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Communicates clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders
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Works well as part of a supportive, child‑centred team
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Is proactive, reflective, and willing to develop their expertise
About Supply Heroes:
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Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
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Around the clock support whenever you need it
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Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
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Support with any interviews and lesson observations
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Transparency and honesty
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If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs
