Assistant SENCO

Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PT

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Starting salary £27,694FTE (£9,700 actual)

Assistant SENCO job summary

Assistant SENCO

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SENCO Assistant to join our collaborative academy. Are you a passionate about delivering the best outcomes for students and families. We are looking for someone who can establish supportive relationships with pupils and provide support for their pastoral welfare and be part of the team that supports our most vulnerable pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will liaise with staff, parents and relevant outside agencies to provide appropriate intervention for vulnerable pupils and build trusting relationships.

You will work within our thriving Exeter school community, a wonderful and inclusive group of schools who work closely together to meet the needs of our children. The schools are part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration. The Trust will build a package of exceptional continuous professional development, with clear support networks within each school and across the hub, to ensure that the appointed candidate loves coming to work each day!

If you would like to arrange a tour of our school, please contact Emma Harris, Trainee People Advisor on 01392 349141 or via email to people@stcmat.org.



Your completed application form should be submitted by 9am Monday 8th September 2025.  Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday 15th September 2025.  

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 Ladysmith Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 346 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladysmith-junior-school

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