Assistant to the SENCo - Mainstream School - Unqualified or Qualified
Full-Time Position | ASAP Start
Interviews taking place now
Are you an experienced unqualified teacher, instructor, HLTA or education professional with strong SEN experience and a proven ability to lead a classroom? Are you confident managing a room independently and building positive relationships with parents? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are working with a welcoming primary school in Brent seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant to the SENCo/Class Leader from September 2026. QTS is not essential for this role; however, candidates must have relevant experience working with pupils with SEN and be confident taking responsibility for the leadership and management of a classroom.
The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo and wider school team, delivering high-quality teaching and targeted support while contributing to the wider SEN provision across the school.
Responsibilities of this Assistant to the SENCo role:
Lead and manage a classroom, taking responsibility for the day-to-day organisation, routines, behaviour and learning environment.
Deliver engaging, differentiated and inclusive lessons to pupils with SEN and additional needs.
Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development through personalised strategies and targeted interventions.
Work closely with the SENCo, class teachers and support staff to ensure effective provision for pupils with SEN.
Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, communicating confidently about pupil progress, behaviour, needs and support strategies.
Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessments, intervention planning and individual support plans.
Assist the SENCo with SEN provision, meetings, administration and wider responsibilities across the school.
Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive environment, modelling excellent practice and sharing effective SEN strategies with colleagues.The Ideal Candidate for this Assistant to the SENCo role will:
Have relevant experience working with pupils with SEN, ideally within a primary school setting.
Have proven room/class leadership experience and be confident taking responsibility for a classroom independently.
Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and the ability to establish clear, consistent routines.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with parents and carers.
Be confident planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons and interventions.
Have a strong understanding of SEN and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.
Be proactive, reliable and confident working alongside the SENCo and wider school team.
QTS is desirable but not essential - relevant experience, classroom leadership skills and the ability to build strong relationships are key.Interested?
Apply now - interviews are ongoing.
For more information about this Assistant to the SENCo role, please contact Reeson Education on (phone number removed)
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
