Assistant SENCo

Highlands School, London, N21 1QQ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,361.00 - £39,964.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant SENCo job summary

The successful candidate will be expected to assist in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs learning support and to take on the role of Assistant SENCO to support high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. To support the day-to-day operational work of the SENCO.

Highlands School has a strong reputation in the local community for providing excellent support for SEND students. As a result we currently have 78 students with an EHCP; which is above national averages for secondary schools. Our Learning Support Department is led by an assistant headteacher who is the lead SENCo. We have a large team of learning support assistants, many of whom are graduates in English/maths/science and an assistant SENCo and an administrative officer.

The school also has a local authority funded ARP for deaf students. This provision is led by a teacher of the deaf, who is supported by a team of communication workers and learning support assistants.

Highlands is an ‘Outstanding’ school (OFSTED 2011, 2014 and 2024) at which students consistently outperform national expectations in terms of both attainment and progress. Outstanding outcomes provide our students with the opportunity to continue their studies at prestigious institutions; students at Highlands regularly receive offers from medical schools, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Colleagues joining Highlands are joining one of the most popular and successful schools in North London.

The work we do at Highlands is underpinned by our values: determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE).

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our school and welcome applications from all members of the community.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding students is central to everything we do at Highlands School. We are committed to ensuring that students are safe, cared for and taught how to keep themselves and others safe. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that students receive effective support and protection.

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 Highlands School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1694 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highlands-school-london

Highlands is an ‘Outstanding’ school (OFSTED 2011, 2014 and 2024) at which students consistently outperform national expectations in terms of both attainment and progress. Outstanding outcomes provide our students with the opportunity to continue their studies at prestigious institutions; students at Highlands regularly receive offers from medical schools, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Colleagues joining Highlands are joining one of the most popular and successful schools in north London.
The work we do at Highlands is underpinned by our values: determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE).

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