SENCo Assistant

SENCo Assistant

Start date - as soon as possible

Salary: CAN scale 19-23 (£28,518 - £31,787 FTE. Actual salary, pro-rata £23,898 - £26,638 per annum, term time only).

Hours per week: 36 per week, across 5 days

Working hours: Between 8.00am and 4.00pm. 

Working days: 190 days per year (188 term days plus 2 staff preparation days)

Our school:

Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.

We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following

‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’

‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’

‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’

‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’

The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2025.

We have produced a short video so you can gain an insight into working at Oaks Park High School. It includes some of the staff you will potentially be working alongside and can be found here.

The post:

This is a non-teaching post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with young people supporting them in their school life. You will be expected to work effectively with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students, Assistant Psychologists and external agencies. Therefore, it is essential to have a high degree of professionalism in your approach to work and tasks set as well as having the ability to be a good role model for students and colleagues.

As a SENCo Assistant you will be part of a team working under the direction of the SENCo, as well as the Senior Leadership Team link for SEN.

This role will require you to handle sensitive issues relating to students and keeping confidentiality, form good working relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues. The SENCo assistant role requires good oral and written communication skills, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure as well as being able to be adaptable and flexible in all working practices and knowing when to know your initiative.

See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.

Training in school systems and practices will be provided

Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form (below). CVs will not be accepted. 

Application forms to be sent to: recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk

Closing dates for applications: 12pm, Friday 17 April 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.