Assistant SENCO
Gorringe Park Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Main Pay Scale
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
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
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gorringe Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086481451
Our vision for all of our pupils is to Believe, Achieve and Succeed.
Gorringe Park Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We serve a culturally diverse community in Mitcham, Surrey. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection in February 2023. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Gorringe Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk.
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