Job Description

Assistant SENCO

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Halstead

Two days per week

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and skilled Assistant SENCO to join our warm and inclusive one-form-entry primary school. Our school includes a successful and evolving specialist centre for children with complex needs. Rooted in our Christian values of love, honesty and respect, we place children and their individual needs at the heart of everything we do.

Working closely with our SENCO, headteacher and staff team, you will help coordinate provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, strengthen inclusive classroom practice and build positive partnerships with families and external professionals.

We are looking for someone who

• Is passionate about inclusion and ambitious for every child.
• Has experience supporting primary pupils with a range of SEND.
• Understands adaptive teaching and how to remove barriers to learning.
• Can support staff in planning, delivering and reviewing effective provision.
• Can work in a classroom of children with various complex needs
• Is organised, approachable and able to communicate sensitively with families.
• Brings warmth, patience and a collaborative approach.

Desirable: SENCO qualification and experience with the use of Widgit and the Equals Curriculum

We offer

• A welcoming school where children and relationships come first.
• A caring, committed team with a shared belief in inclusion.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families.
• Professional development and opportunities to develop your SEND leadership skills.
• Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school office admin@holytrinityhalstead.com to arrange a visit.

Working pattern: Two days per week (flexible with days)

Salary: MPS with SEN allowance dependent on experience

Start date: 04.01.2027 or sooner

Closing date: 20.10.2026

Interview date: 22.10.26

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.