Assistant SENCO

The Elizabethan Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start Date: Easter 2026, or as soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hrs / week, Monday to Friday Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary: Support Staff Grade 5 (points 15-22) pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

An access arrangement assessor qualification (Level 7) would be an advantage but is not essential. An additional allowance could be available for the right candidate with the appropriate qualification.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with SEND pupils in a school setting (essential).

• Understanding ofSEND processes, the Code ofPracticeand graduated approaches.

• Strongorganisationalskills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A solution‑focused mindset and commitment to inclusive education.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

What the school offers its staff

Assistant SENCO

Salary: Support Staff Grade 5(points 15-22)pro rata

(FTE£30024 - £33,699,pro-rated salary of £25,710.72 - £28,857.77)

Contract: Non-Teaching/Support Staff, Permanent, 37hrs/ week, Term Time Only

Start Date: Easter 2026, or as soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Learning Support Team as an Assistant SENCO. We are seeking an enthusiastic ,skilled, and committed individual to support the strategic and operational leadership of SEND across the Academy. You will work closely with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs, emerging needs, complex profiles, EAL and other vulnerable groups, receive high‑quality support that enables them to thrive.

What the role involves:

• Support the SENCO in leading and coordinating high‑quality SEND provision across the Academy.

• Assist with the identification of pupils with SEND and maintain accurate records, registers and provision maps.

• Contribute to needs‑based assessments, personalised plans, pupil passports and targeted interventions.

• Support progress tracking and intervention evaluation, including SEND data analysis and reports.

• Liaise with teachers to ensure adaptive teaching is embedded and pupils’ needs are understood.

• Provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to effective team practice.

• Attend review meetings, multi‑agency meetings and parent consultations, preparing necessary paperwork.

• Support EHCP processes, referrals, and High Needs Funding applications.

• Build positive relationships with parents and act as a key point of liaison.

• Work collaboratively with external agencies to secure specialist support where appropriate.

• Support transition planning for pupils joining mid‑year or across key phases.

• Assist in the development and management of SEND resources.

Join Us

We offer a warm, supportive and highly collaborative inclusion team, alongside high‑quality CPD tailored to developing SEND leadership. You will benefit from coaching and mentoring from an experienced SENCO, as well as opportunities to contribute meaningfully to whole‑school improvement. Our strong partnerships with feeder schools and external specialists further enrich the professional environment and ensure you are well‑supported in delivering excellent provision for pupils with SEND.

We are extremely proud of our school and warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us. Those who do often leave inspired by our welcoming community, supportive environment, and commitment to excellence. We also invite you to explore our Strategic Plan on our Information for Candidates page to see how we continue to thrive as a stand-alone academy, using our independence to drive innovation and success.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

The Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students. We operate safer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made with previous employers. Please read our Information for Candidates for additional information

How to apply:

Please submit your application by the closing date. For any application assistance please contact HR Assistant Jackie Hall athallj@elizabethan.notts.sch.ukor 01777 713700.

Closing date: 9am,Monday 20th April2026

Interviews: Monday 27th April2026

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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

This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Elizabethan Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Elizabethan Academy website
• Email address: upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777 713705
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-elizabethan-academy

The Elizabethan Academy is a successful 11-19 Academy full of passion, innovation and character where students and staff benefit from excellent facilities on site. We are looking to recruit colleagues to share our commitment and determination to providing a learning environment that enables all young people to thrive.

We have all-encompassing professional development with a structured path to enable career progression. This includes secondments at other schools in the East Midlands and formal leadership training and coaching.

We believe in our staff and want them to be the best they can be

Arranging a visit to The Elizabethan Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk.

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