Assistant SENCO St Thomas RC Primary Posted

Required as soon as possible

Assistant SENCO

(Grade F Point 17-23, 35 hours per week, term time plus 10 days) £31022 to £34434 pro rata

We are looking to appoint an Assistant SENDCO to work alongside our Inclusion Lead in our popular two form entry Catholic primary school. The governors would be happy to receive applications from those who are keen to support our strong Catholic ethos and who have experience of working in a SEND team.

The Assistant SENDCO is a senior support staff role within the Teaching Assistant structure. They will manage the day to day running of our Learning Lighthouse and oversee a team of TAs. The postholder will work with colleagues to ensure that pupils’ needs are met and that they are supported to develop a love of learning which enables them to fulfil their potential.

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting pupils with complex special educational needs and have a good understanding of the SEN code of practice.

We are in the midst of change and this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and wants to make an impact.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Application forms are available on our school website.

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Shortlisting: 12th January 2026

Interview: 19th January 2026

References will be sought prior to interview.

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Support Staff application form and further details are available to download from the school website (), and should be sent to J Vosper, School Business Manager at

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Consent to Obtain References
• Rehabilitation of Offenders
• Application Form
• Notes to Applicants
• Recruitment Monitoring Form

Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.

Employment could affect your benefits; find out more:
Turn2us Benefits Calculator.