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Assistant SENCO - Teacher
Start date: 01/09/2026
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale
Contract: Fixed term contract 1 year
Working pattern: Part time, 3 days a week
Join our dedicated and supportive team at Sefton Park Schools! We are looking for a passionate and committed educator to help our pupils thrive!
This is an exciting professional development opportunity and the right candidate will be passionate about inclusive education and securing the best outcomes for children with additional needs.
As an experienced teaching professional, you will support the SENDCo to ensure pupils with SEND receive the best education and pastoral support.
You will play a key role in supporting the implementation, monitoring and review of SEND provision across the schools. This includes contributing to EHCP processes, supporting teachers with their practice, and helping to ensure that curriculum adaptations enable all pupils to access learning.
We are looking for:
• A candidate with successful experience of teaching and supporting children with SEND.
• A candidate with the ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults working in school and with the school.
• Someone with a positive, resourceful and forward-thinking outlook.
• Someone with the ability to prioritise, plan time and organise themselves effectively.
You must be strongly motivated and possess the character needed to work in a demanding role.
Sefton Park Schools are federated two-form Infant and Junior Schools with an additional Nursery and a Specialist Resource Base. Situated in the Ashley Down area of Bristol for over 100 years, we are deeply rooted in our local community.
We offer:
• A nurturing, caring and friendly environment
• Dedicated and motivated staff
• A supportive community of parents and carers
• A commitment to ensure that everyone is a valued and respected member of the school community
• A commitment to continuing professional development
Employee benefits include:
• Free wellbeing support - access to counselling, physiotherapy, Nurse support service and 24 hour GP helpline service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd June midday
Interview date: Monday 29th June
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office
Safeguarding Statement
Sefton Park Infant and Junior Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Children’s Barred List check.