Assistant SENCO & LSA Joint Role

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) whilst contributing to the strategic development of inclusive provision across a secondary school?

A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Harrow is seeking a dedicated Assistant SENCO & Learning Support Assistant to join their SEND team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or experienced support professional who is aspiring to become a SENCO or progress within SEND leadership.

The Role

This varied position combines direct student support with administrative and coordination responsibilities within the SEND department.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant SENCO Duties

• Support the SENCO in coordinating SEND provision across the school.
• Assist with maintaining accurate EHCP, SEND and intervention records.
• Liaise with teaching staff to ensure appropriate support strategies are implemented.
• Help coordinate annual reviews and SEND meetings.
• Monitor the progress and wellbeing of students with additional needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, external agencies and professionals.
• Assist in identifying students requiring additional support and interventions.

Learning Support Assistant Duties

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND.
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties.
• Encourage student engagement, independence and confidence in lessons.
• Work closely with teaching staff to adapt resources and learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students' social and emotional development.
• Assist students across a range of curriculum subjects.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working within a secondary school or SEND setting.
• Strong understanding of SEN, inclusion and safeguarding practices.
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• A degree or relevant SEND qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Ambition to develop within SEND leadership or pursue a future SENCO qualification is highly desirable.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced SEND leadership team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• The chance to gain valuable SENCO experience.
• Welcoming and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for long-term progression and permanent employment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

This role would be ideal for an experienced LSA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Inclusion Support Worker or SEND Practitioner looking to broaden their responsibilities and develop their career within Special Educational Needs provision.