NON CYC VACANCY
SCHOOL VACANCY
Millthorpe School is seeking to appoint an Assistant SENCO to provide support and assistance to the SENCO in the management of the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
As Assistant SENCO, you will undertake a wide range of duties and responsibilities, including ensuring the provision of support for pupils with SEND by implementing and leading intervention groups, supporting and advising colleagues within the school on strategies to support pupils with SEND, working with parents/carers and external agencies, and by line managing the school's team of Teaching Assistants.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable for all children, who is aware of the national and local agendas in SEND and who can work closely with the team across the Trust to ensure the provision for pupils with SEND is the best that it can be. You will have a degree and a specific qualification(s) related to SEND, as well as experience of working with a range of pupils with SEND across key stages.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here .
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
Further information about the school can be found on the school website:
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
An application form and further details are available to download from the Trust website:
Please email completed applications to for the attention of Kavina Rothenburg, Principal.
Closing date
: Sunday 28 September 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date:
Week commencing 29 September 2025
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