ASSISTANT SENCO
Charles Darwin School, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AU15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 36 HOURS A WEEK, 40 WEEKS A YEAR
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £33101 (PAY AWARD PENDING)
What skills and experience we're looking for
This full-time, term time only, post is available June 2026.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant SENCO to provide support to the school’s SENCO and the Learning Development department in the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN), including promoting high quality teaching, a diverse curriculum, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.
This Assistant SENCO will work closely with the SENCO and Learning Development Department to take an active interest in the wider aspect of learning support and inclusion within the school, helping to remove barriers to learning where they exist.
The successful candidate will also work with an allocated group of key SEND students, delivering suitable programmes of work and being the first point of contact in respect of their needs.
Applicants should have experience of working in an SEN department, supporting children with various special educational needs, teaching in small groups and undertaking relevant interventions.
This post would suit someone with HLTA experience with SEN students.
What the school offers its staff
Charles Darwin staff are friendly, hardworking and conscientious. The school enjoys a low staff turnover and is able to attract and retain well qualified and committed staff. We actively promote continuing professional development for all staff, in line with the needs of the individual and those of the school. We offer a full and comprehensive induction and ongoing support programme for all new staff.
The school is a founder member of the highly regarded Bromley Schools Centred Initial Teacher Training Collegiate which enables our staff to share their expertise and good practice with others.
Staff wellbeing is a key focus for the school with an Assistant Headteacher having specific responsibility in this area. Staff enjoy a number of benefits including free on-site parking, free tea/coffee at break, child-care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, free flu vaccinations and the opportunity to join outstanding residential trips such as trips to Iceland, and the annual ski-trip.
“Staff are proud to work at the school”
“Leaders have considered the workload of staff and have taken effective steps to improve staff well-being”
(Ofsted 2023)
Further information about the job
The SEND department is line managed by the school’s SENCO and includes a SEND Administrator and a Senior Learning Support Assistant who line manages a team of Learning Support Assistants who provide small group and 1:1 interventions alongside in-class support for students.
Previous experience of a similar role in a school would be advantageous.
The post is offered at Senior Officer 1 of the NJC Outer London pay scale, actual starting salary is £33101 - pay award pending.
The post holder will be required to work 5 days a week, 40 weeks per year (i.e. pupil days plus 7 days to be worked during school closure). The standard working day is 08.00 – 16.00 Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Please note that holidays during term time are not permitted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Charles Darwin School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Charles Darwin School website
- Email address
- jhodgkinson@cdarwin.com
- Phone number
- 01959 578806
Charles Darwin School is a highly successful co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11-18 which has been serving the local community since 1973. We are a "good" school (Ofsted 2023) with an ethos that encourages academic rigour, high expectations and a well disciplined approach to learning. The school is set in the heart of the green belt, on the edge of Biggin Hill, yet within easy travelling distance to London and is surrounded by open spaces. The school has extensive sports and community facilities which include flood lit tennis courts, a sports hall, a multi-purpose hall, a fitness suite and a floodlit 3G pitch. The school also runs the Darwin Leisure Centre which is located on the school site. At the heart of the school are its distinctive ethos and a shared vision which are supported by the staff, students, parents and governors. This ethos and vision have helped to create a very strong caring and cohesive community based on the enduring values of high achievement, friendship, respect and compassion for others. The school enjoys a low staff turnover and is able to attract and retain well qualified and committed staff. There is an excellent programme of support for both new and experienced staff. The school is part of Inicio Educational Trust which is made up of 4 local secondary schools and 8 primary schools.
Arranging a visit to Charles Darwin School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jhodgkinson@cdarwin.com.
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