SENCO Assistant

Actual Annual Salary: £27,463 - £29,982 Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only Hours: 40 Hours per week Start date: November 2026 Aurora Peartree is opening its doors in January 2027, and we're looking for an experienced SENCO Assistant to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Aurora Peartree will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 120 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive. Your Role As our SENCo Assistant, you'll provide administrative and organisational support to the SENCO, helping to ensure effective whole-school SEN provision through the coordination of EHCP reviews, provision mapping, timetabling and related systems. Your responsibilities will include: Support the SENDCo in promoting an inclusive approach to SEN across the school. Assist with the Annual Review process and maintain effective links with Local Authorities and external professionals. Support the planning and delivery of high-quality, differentiated learning experiences. Help the SENDCo deliver CPD and share key SEN information with staff and stakeholders. Work with education, clinical teams, students and parents to ensure IEPs, risk assessments and SEN documentation are accurate, up to date and effective. Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Peartree school when required. Please see the link at the bottom of the page for the full job description. About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about child development and committed to inclusive practice. Essential Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Strong IT skills Willingness to complete relevant qualifications Essential Experience Experience supporting children with SEN, ASD, ADHD or SEMH needs Understanding of safeguarding, KCSIE and child protection procedures Knowledge and understanding of autism and mental health challenges faced by young people Experience working in an educational or therapeutic setting How to Apply: For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.