SENDco Assistant
Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6DA24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible pending pre-employment checks
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,828.92 - £27,347.25 Annually (Actual) TPA8 / NJC 6 -10 - £29,855 - £31,610pa FTE
SENDco Assistant job summary
Red Hill Primary School are looking for a SENDCo Assistant to join our team, this role is term time only working 39 weeks per year, 35 hours per week working Monday - Friday 09.30 - 15.00. This role is fixed term until 31st August 2027.
Under the direction of the Head Teacher and SENDCo, the SENDCo Assistant will assist the SENDCo in ensuring that the strategic direction of The Pioneer Academy SEND policy is followed in their school. They will ensure that provision for pupils is of high quality and complies with both the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the Equalities Act 2010, assisting the SENCO with the day to day operation and delivery of an effective provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEND).
Key responsibilities will be:
- To assist the SENDCO in maintaining the SEND Resister and ensuring that records of all pupils with SEND are kept up to date.
- To contribute, as directed, to the application for EHCPs and the Annual Review process.
- To provide learning support for pupils with SEND, including the teaching of intervention groups to support those pupils with SEND, as directed by the SENDCO and Senior Leaders.
- To assist the SENDCO in coordinating the specific provision made to support individual pupils with SEND, including those with EHC plans.
Red Hill Primary School is a 3 and a half form entry school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is ‘Building Bright Futures’. This is in line with our aim of giving our children the skills and experiences to help them become creative, intelligent, resilient, happy and resourceful members of our community. We are an Ofsted rated Good school with Outstanding features. Our most recent inspection in Autumn 2024, noted that 'Despite its large size, the school exudes a strong sense of community and togetherness. Building positive relationships is at the centre of all that the school does. It is a place of kindness, where everyone feels listened to and looks out for each other.'
Red Hill Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Red Hill Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our most recent Ofsted inspection also noted that staff speak highly of the support and guidance they receive from leaders in the school and academy trust. Teachers appreciate that leaders listen to their concerns and take decisive actions. Staff affirm that the recent review of marking and feedback procedures has been beneficial in reducing staff workload.
What we offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
- High quality induction programmes for all new staff and career pathways.
- Excellent CPD opportunities including a bespoke ECT development programme, subject specific training and access to NPQs.
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF.
- Access to professional coaching.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
- Termly forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via My New Term.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
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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 Red Hill Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 649 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Red Hill Primary School website
Red Hill Primary School is a 3 and a half form entry school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is ‘Building Bright Futures’. This is in line with our aim of giving our children the skills and experiences to help them become creative, intelligent, resilient, happy and resourceful members of our community. We are a Ofsted rated Good school with Outstanding features.
Red Hill Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.
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