Assistant SENCo

Discovery Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,861.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 7

Assistant SENCo job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves supporting young children, working closely with families, and ensuring every child can access the very best start in life. Discovery Primary Academy are currently reducing published admisson numbers (PAN). This role is temporary, fixed term until 31st August 2028 to support the inplementation of Incluison across Early Years and Year One

Specific Duties:

Working alongside the academy SENCo, coordinate SEND provision across EYFS leading into year 1

Support the SENCo by completing necessary referrals to outside services in EYFS and the wider school

Work closely with practitioners to implement tailored learning plans

Monitor children’s progress and ensure interventions are effective

Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals in EYFS and the wider school

Support the EHCP processes and statutory documentation within EYFS

Support staff in best practice, offering coaching and training where needed

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with SEND legislation

Promote inclusive practice and ensure every child has access to meaningful learning opportunities

You will be someone who is:

Passionate about Early Years and children’s development

Experienced in working with children with SEND

Confident in liaising with families and professionals

Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice and statutory procedures

Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload

A supportive team player with excellent communication skills

Compassionate, patient and committed to inclusion

Please refer to the job description when applying; outlining what skills, qualities and experience you think you can offer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Discovery Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 456 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Discovery Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/discovery-primary-academy

Discovery Primary Academy with currently 500 children on roll, is on an exciting journey of school improvement and continues to strive to make a real difference to the lives of our children. The successful candidate will join our growing team at Discovery which is an Academy within the Four C’s Multi Academy Trust. The Four C’s vision is to ensure that every student succeeds; build on what learners already know; make learning vivid and real; make learning an enjoyable experience; and enrich the learning experience that we offer.

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