SENCO Assistant

Position

Start Date:

Immediate
Contract Type:
Part‑time
Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 04/03/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026

Layer‑de‑la‑Haye Primary School is looking to appoint a Part‑time SENCO assistant to join our team. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, approachable, and committed to supporting pupils with SEND. The post is largely office‑based and involves liaising with professionals, coordinating One Planning, monitoring interventions, and working closely with pupils and families. An understanding of SEMH and a willingness to support pupils sensitively and professionally are essential.

This role is for 30 hours per week, term time only, 8:45 am‑3:15 pm Monday‑Friday.

Grade:
Pay scale 3‑4 within the point range 5‑8 (depending on experience)

• Be calm, caring and adaptable
• Have experience in supporting pupils with SEND and be willing to train further in this field
• Understand that behaviour is a form of communication
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils and families
• Show a commitment to the school's vision and its promotion of our school values
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively
• Be efficient in the organisation of paperwork
• Use initiative to solve problems and anticipate needs
• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children

• A highly professional, dedicated staff team
• A supportive and friendly community
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office at admin@l.

Closing date: 4th March 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

Interviews will be held w/c 9th March 2026.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Contact details
Donna Gaffney
High Road
Layer‑de‑la‑Haye, Colchester
Essex, CO2 0DS

Telephone:
Email: admin@l