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SENCO Assistant
Phoenix Primary School, Chatham, South East
£26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary £18,063-£20,184
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About the job
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you highly organised, proactive and committed to ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to reach their full potential?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and organised SENCO Assistant to join our Inclusion team and work closely with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to support the effective coordination and delivery of SEND provision across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong administrative skills with a genuine passion for inclusion, pupil wellbeing and educational success. You will play an important role in helping to ensure that pupils with SEND receive the support they need to access learning, make progress and feel a valued part of our school community.
We are seeking someone who:
Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
Has excellent organisational skills and can manage a range of administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
Communicates confidently, professionally and sensitively with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Has strong written skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, maintain accurate records and handle confidential information appropriately.
Can work collaboratively as part of a team while using initiative and managing competing priorities.
Is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.
Approaches challenges with patience, empathy, flexibility and a positive attitude.
In return we offer:
a happy and caring community.
a comprehensive induction programme.
a growing well-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
a Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT
Care First employee assistance programme
non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
two-week half-term break in October
Further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Phoenix Primary School
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on (phone number on the original advert)or via email (email address on the original advert)
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications
Safeguarding commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
About Phoenix Primary School
- Type of school
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 396 (room for 360)
- Free school meals
- 63.9% of pupils
- Trust
- Beyond Schools Trust
- Local authority
- Medway
- Address
- Glencoe Road, Chatham, ME4 5QD
Last inspected by Ofsted on 20 June 2023, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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