Assistant SENCO
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Mitcham, CR4 2YA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant SENCO
Salary: Pay: MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance (Inner London)
Contract Type: 2 days per week
Contract Term: Permanent
Start date: ASAP after recruitment checks
Gorringe Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and committed Assistant SENCo to join our strong, established inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional who is eager to develop or use their existing SEN leadership experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Role
This is a 2 day per week Assistant SENCo position, with responsibility for supporting the strategic and operational delivery of SEND provision across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with our Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion, ensuring high-quality provision and outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
Importantly, this role is not an isolated post. You will be joining a well-established inclusion team, benefiting from clear leadership, shared responsibility, and strong professional support.
The role is primarily non-class based and focused on SEND leadership and provision.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion in the leadership and development of SEND provision
• Contribute to the identification, assessment, and monitoring of pupils with SEND
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, external agencies, and families
• Help ensure statutory SEND processes and documentation are completed to a high standard
• Promote inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils
• Occasionally provide classroom teaching cover, as required
We are looking for someone who
• Has experience working with pupils with SEND in a primary setting
• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
• Works well as part of a team and values collaboration
• Has strong organisational and communication skills
• Is eager to develop further SEN leadership experience or bring their experience to the team
Informal visits are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the School Business Manager.
Closing Date: Friday 8th October 2026, 12 midday
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
• A supportive and experienced inclusion leadership structure
• An established SEND team — you will not be working alone
• A welcoming, inclusive school community
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• A role where your contribution will be genuinely valued
Commitment to safeguarding
Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
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