Assistant SENDCo

Job in Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK

Listing for: Midsomer Norton Primary

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-18

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, School Counseling & Student Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34000 - 37000 GBP Yearly GBP 34000.00 37000.00 YEAR

# Assistant SENDCo

Employer:

St Matthias Academy

Location:

Bristol, Bristol Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Grade 7 SCP 23-26

Posted:
14th July 2026

Expires:
31st July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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* * Role:
** SENDCo Assistant
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* Location:

** St Matthias Academy, Bristol and Bath
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* Start Date:

** ASAP
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* Hours:

** 35 hours per week
** Salary:
Grade:
** 7, SCP 24 £ 35,412

Are you an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a passion for creating a safe and well-maintained environment for students and staff? St Matthias Academy is looking for a SENDCo Assistant.
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* About Us:

** St Matthias Academy is a special school that serves students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. This role is a key part of our SEND provision, supporting the SENDCO to ensure pupils receive high quality, Inclusive support. At St Matthias Academy, we have three school sites, Fishponds, Brentry and Bath.

You will be expected to travel between sites at times.
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* The Role:

** We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking SENDCo Assistant to join our friendly school team!
** What you’ll be doing:*
* ● To assist in the running of the SEND department, to ensure that successful teaching and learning and development of the SEND department take place, thus extending the leadership of SLT. The postholder will work closely with the SENDCO to strategically design and oversee Learning Support and Inclusion initiatives across the school, proactively removing barriers to learning and deputising for the SENDCO in their absence.
** Please see the attached

Job Description
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* What we offer:

*** A supportive and welcoming school environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
** Safeguarding Statement:
** St Matthias Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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