SENCo Assistant

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in KS2 for a highly motivated SENCo Assistant with a passion for making a difference and a commitment to increasing the learning potential of our children.

KS2 – 8:30am to 4:30pm, with an hour for lunch. 3 days per week – to be confirmed.

The successful candidate will be joining a team of motivated and enthusiastic pupils, dedicated and supportive staff and proactive governors.

We are looking for an innovative candidate who is able to work either on their own initiative or as part of a team ensuring the smooth running of the SEN department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the SEN department.

About The Company

Bedonwell Infant & Nursery School and Bedonwell Junior School are part of London South East Academies Trust. We are large popular primary schools and share one site. At Bedonwell, our children are at the heart of everything we do and the children’s transition from infant to junior school is treated as a key step in nurturing independence, confidence, and strong citizenship. Our vision and values emphasise skills and learning, self‑discipline, initiative, respect, and holistic personal development — physical, intellectual, emotional, social, moral, and spiritual. Our school is welcoming and we are proud of positive environment and community links.

For further information about the school, please visit www.bedonwell.lseat.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

We are committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and expect employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the Schoolsand potentially constitutes misconduct.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

If you have any specific enquiries about the role, please email us at jane.burke@bedonwell.lseat.org.uk.

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust\'s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders which is available upon request.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Education

Industry

Education