SENCO Assistant / Administrator

We are currently looking for a professional and committed SENCO Assistant to assist our SENDCo with the promotion of an inclusive approach to SEN across the school.

The main purpose of the role:

This role will focus on working closely with and supporting the SENDCo in the management, development and maintenance of Learning Support Plans. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing approximately 120 Annual Reviews, maintaining Provision Maps and potentially supporting the use of EfL.

Flexibility, organisation and great communications skills are key to this role, which will include engaging and working in collaboration with colleagues and other external agencies.

Key duties include:

Work with the SENDCO to manage and maintain learning support plans to keep class leaders updated in relation to EHCP outcomes.

Ensuring that accurate and detailed records are kept and stored of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies with GDPR compliance.

Work with the SENDCO and other staff to ensure that all EHCP outcomes are used to set IEP targets and matched to pupils needs.

Liaise with and inform parents/ carers about specifics of the SEN provision for their child under the direction of the SENDCO

Support the process of conducting exams in line with the regulations of JCQ and awarding bodies.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils wellbeing.

Contribute to the overall work/ aims of the school.

Conduct teaching assistants supervision and appraisals as directed by the SENDCO.

To willingly undertake any reasonable task requested by the Head teacher and take part in the duties and extra-curricular activities of this busy school

SENCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications or the desire to acquire these.

Teaching qualification preferable but not essential, however teaching qualification is needed to achieve the National Award in SEND Coordination.

Essential

English and Maths to Level 2 or above

Relevant and recent knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN and complex needs

Sound working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures

Experience of implementing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge

A person-centred approach to SEND delivery, and commitment to meet individual needs of each pupil

Nurture positivity and creativity in meeting pupils' needs

Work well on your own as well as collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skills

Good numeracy, ICT and excellent literacy skills

Confidence and fluency in using appropriate terminology and language specific to the field of SEND

Aurora Coalville School is opening its doors in late 2026 (tbc) and will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious hub for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Communication and Interaction. With a capacity of 120 students across 3 sites, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.