SENCO Assistant

Shinewater Primary School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,316 - £26,378 FTE
• Actual salary: £17,734 - £18,478 Pro Rata
• Pay scale: Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT B)
• Hourly rate: £13.12 - £13.67

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you organised, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children's well-being?

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised SENCO Assistant to join our school community. In this administrative role, you will work directly alongside our SENCO, providing essential administrative, organisational, and welfare support to ensure our pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or medical requirements thrive.

If you are a detail-oriented professional who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.

Experience of working in a similar role in a school setting would be a distinct advantage. Applications from those with SEN experience and transferable skills will also be considered.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
  

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.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Emma Loncarevic, Office Manager for an informal discussion. emma.loncarevic@swale.at and 01323 762129

Completed application forms should be sent to Emma Loncarevic, emma.loncarevic@swale.at or by post to Shinewater Primary School, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SWP - SENCo Assistant - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.48 MB (opens in new tab)

About Shinewater Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shinewater Primary School website
• Email address: emma.loncarevic@swale.at
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shinewater-primary-school-eastbourne

Arranging a visit to Shinewater Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.loncarevic@swale.at.

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