Deputy SENCO
Thomas Knyvett College, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DU10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 April 2026
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
- £20,220.00 - £24,340.00 Annually (Actual) P7 - FTE £34,012 - £40,942pa
Deputy SENCO job summary
Working 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time)
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual to join the team, where you'll support students’ learning and personal development, including those with special needs. Use your creativity and organisational skills to deliver tailored support, foster independence, and make a real difference in a vibrant school community committed to excellence and inclusion.
The successful candidate will deputise for and assist the SENCO in the daily operational duties of the SEND team. Have line management responsibility for a team of teaching assistants/support staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation of paperwork for all Annual Reviews
- Organise and oversee ADPR and SSA paperwork
- Organise and co-ordinate non-mainstream provision for some students
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff and SEND team in order to achieve effective provision including cover
- Maintain the SEND register and other records in line with Code of Practice
Qualifications and Skills:
- Educated to A level, HNC or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level
- Knowledge of relevant technical area including, where appropriate, relevant practical skills and relevant qualifications at Level 3 or 4
- Competence with IT tools, strong communication, and organisational skills.
- Physical ability to handle manual tasks and work collaboratively.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thomas Knyvett College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thomas Knyvett College website
Thomas Knyvett College is a welcoming, creative and community-based school where through our values of being proud, respectful, open-minded, unified and determined we set high standards which enable our students to develop into confident and responsible members of the global community. We have a real focus on collegiality and staff wellbeing.
Students at Thomas Knyvett College enjoy, and are reflective about, their learning. Teachers develop and explore the passions for their subjects. We offer a broad and rich curriculum which allows our students to thrive whatever their interests, and we also provide a wealth of enrichment opportunities beyond the curriculum. Ours is a school where students are celebrated and supported as individuals to have the very best experiences.
We are proud to ‘Bring out the Best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and therefore increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.
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