SENCO Assistant
Phoenix Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
December 2026 or earlier
Closing date
30 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 October 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
- £26,016.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary £18,063-£20,184
SENCO Assistant job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you highly organised, proactive and committed to ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to reach their full potential?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and organised SENCO Assistant to join our Inclusion team and work closely with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to support the effective coordination and delivery of SEND provision across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong administrative skills with a genuine passion for inclusion, pupil wellbeing and educational success. You will play an important role in helping to ensure that pupils with SEND receive the support they need to access learning, make progress and feel a valued part of our school community.
We are seeking someone who:
Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
Has excellent organisational skills and can manage a range of administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
Communicates confidently, professionally and sensitively with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Has strong written skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, maintain accurate records and handle confidential information appropriately.
Can work collaboratively as part of a team while using initiative and managing competing priorities.
Is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence, independence and a sense of belonging.
Approaches challenges with patience, empathy, flexibility and a positive attitude.
In return we offer:
a happy and caring community.
a comprehensive induction programme.
a growing well-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
a Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT
Care First employee assistance programme
non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
two-week half-term break in October
Further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Phoenix Primary School
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on 01634 829009 or via email jpenn@phoenixprimary.com
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications
Safeguarding commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Beyond School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff and students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS with children’s barred list and online check will be required for all successful applicants
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 Phoenix Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 396 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Phoenix Primary is a proud accredited enhanced VbE setting, our values are at the heart of everything we do for our children. Our curriculum is knowledge-engaged and along with our values, the two promote self-leadership, which enables all children to work towards fulfilling their wonderful potential.
This year Phoenix Primary School welcomed our first cohort of Year 2 to continue the exciting transformation from a junior school to a Primary School. Our EYFS and KS1 classes are inspiring, using planning in the moment and Continuous Provision in Year 1, our curriculum is only possible with the key relationships staff build with the children.
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