At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with Special Educational Needs and coordinate tailored interventions.
- Company: Join John Taylor Free School, a dedicated and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 33699 £ per year.
Permanent, full time 37 hours per week for 39.2 weeks per year (term-time only plus 6 INSET days)
Salary: Grade 7 (SCP 15-22) £30,024 - £33,699 per annum pro rata Actual salary: £26,072.28 - £29,263.58 per annum
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) seeks a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Assistant SENDCo to coordinate the support provision for students with Special Educational Needs. You will work under the direction of the Headteacher and SENDCo to:
- Coordinate all requirements for the annual reviews of students with individual needs, gathering necessary documentation, distributing it to relevant parties, attending review meetings, and ensuring completed paperwork is released appropriately after the review.
- Oversee the deployment of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), ensuring staffing is effectively allocated to meet the needs of students and that support is delivered efficiently across the school.
- Deliver tailored interventions in your area(s) of interest and expertise, as required.
- Act as a role model, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.
Applicants will require strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach to working with educators and specialists, and a clear commitment to the success of all learners.
Contact details for application: Please email completed application forms to hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be considered; CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 10th July 2026
Selection/Interview: Week commencing Monday 13th July 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post.
Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.
