Swale Academies Trust
SENCo Assistant (FTC)
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Shinewater Primary School
Salary
- £25,316 - £26,378 FTE – SAT B
- £17,734 - £18,478 Pro Rata
Hours
30 hours per week
Contract
Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
September 2026 start
Fixed Term, Until 31/08/2027
About the Role
Are you organised, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children's well-being?
We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised SENCO Assistant to join our school community. In this administrative role, you will work directly alongside our SENCO, providing essential administrative, organisational, and welfare support to ensure our pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or medical requirements thrive.
If you are a detail-oriented professional who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working directly alongside the SENCO
- Providing administrative, organisational, and welfare support
- Ensuring pupils with SEN and/or medical requirements thrive
Ideal Candidate:
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- Organised and highly dedicated
- Empathetic and passionate about children's well-being
- Experience of working in a similar role in a school setting would be a distinct advantage
- Applications from those with SEN experience and transferable skills will also be considered
Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Application Process
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Emma Loncarevic, Office Manager for an informal discussion. emma.loncarevic@swale.at and 01323 762129
Completed application forms should be sent to Emma Loncarevic, emma.loncarevic@swale.at or by post to Shinewater Primary School, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
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If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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