Assistant SENCO
Job Title: Assistant SENCO
Employer: Whitefield Primary School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 340
Grade: NJC/JE Grade 4/5 Point 12-17
Actual Salary: £27,711 - £30,060
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
About the School
Whitefield Primary School is a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school, where children are happy and have a desire to learn.
The staff are dedicated and put the children at the heart of everything they do. We are all determined that our pupils will thrive, be happy and successful. We share a clear vision for improving our children’s life chances through providing equality of opportunity, an engaging and purposeful curriculum and high-quality teaching and learning.
The leadership team are determined to provide our children with the best possible education and life opportunities and this starts with recruiting great teachers who will inspire, motivate and help our children achieve their goals.
We welcome visits to the school on 13th & 20th May 2025 at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact the school via phone or email and we will make an appointment for you to speak with Jill Wright (headteacher) or Marie Beale (deputy headteacher and Senco).
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an excellent Assistant SENCO, who is passionate about education, resilient in their goal for continued self-improvement and who fosters a love of learning in children.
You must enjoy working in a fully inclusive school and share the school’s vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children through equality of opportunity, raising aspirations and fostering a love of learning.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Personal Qualities
The school understands the importance of staff well-being and is also committed to the professional development of all staff.
You will have ongoing high-quality support from leaders across the school and will attend appropriate training and development opportunities. You can learn more about us by visiting our website: https://www.whitefieldprimaryschool.co.uk
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy please complete the attached application form, available to download from the download section below.
You will also be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form with your application. CV’s will not be accepted.
Applications should be submitted via email to Val Sephton on v.sephton@whitefield.liverpool.sch.uk .
Whitefield Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
References will be requested for those shortlisted ONLY and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Statement of commitment: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe
. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
Closing Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Short Listing Date: Friday 23rd May 2025
Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Person Specification: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Ops Form: Download Document
Application Guidance Notes: Download Document
Contact Details
Whitefield Primary School
Boundary Lane
Liverpool
L6 2HZ
Contact Name: Val Sephton
Contact Telephone: 01512635976
Contact e-mail: whitefield-ao@whitefield.liverpool.sch.uk
Website: www.whitefieldprimaryschool.co.uk
NOR: 340
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