Assistant SENDCo

University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,024.00 - £32,597.00 Annually (Actual) QUEST Grade E - NJC SCP 15-20

Assistant SENDCo job summary

🎓 WE'RE HUNTING FOR A SENDCO SUPERSTAR! 🌟

University Collegiate Bolton

Are you part detective, part cheerleader, part problem-solver, and part miracle worker?

Do you believe every student deserves the chance to shine brighter than a freshly polished trophy?

Then we may have the perfect role for you...

🦸 Assistant SENDCO Wanted

At University Collegiate Bolton, we're looking for a passionate Assistant SENDCO to join our fabulous team and help champion students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):

✅ Spot barriers and help knock them down

✅ Support students to achieve things they never thought possible

✅ Translate mountains of paperwork into meaningful action

✅ Work alongside families, staff and external agencies like the educational equivalent of a master conductor

✅ Bring compassion, humour and determination to every day

Essential Superpowers:

🟣 Organisational wizardry

🟣 A heart as big as Bolton

🟣 The ability to juggle priorities without actually joining the circus

🟣 Excellent communication skills

🟣 A genuine commitment to inclusion

What You'll Get:

☕ Tea-making opportunities (optional but appreciated)

🎉 A supportive team who genuinely care

📚 Professional development opportunities

🌈 The chance to make a real difference, every single day

💙 Students who will surprise, inspire and occasionally keep you on your toes

Ready to Join the Adventure?

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and believe that every learner deserves the right support at the right time, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the University Collegiate Bolton story.

No cape required. Just dedication, enthusiasm, and a belief that everyone can succeed.

🌟 University Collegiate Bolton: Where potential becomes possibility. 🌟

Main improvements: This version uses humour, superhero imagery, and warm language to make the role feel exciting while still highlighting the key responsibilities and values of an Assistant SENDCO position.

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 University Collegiate School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 683 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: University Collegiate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-collegiate-school

Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!

Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.

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