Assistant SENDCo

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 8am – 4pm Mon to Thurs, 8am – 3.30pm on Fridays

Salary: Pathway 5, £27,455 - £29,487 per annum (FTE £32,061 - £34,434)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy (Juniors)

Closing date:  22^nd March

Start date:  ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you driven by courage to champion every child and compassion to support families with care?
Do you bring courtesy to every relationship, commitment to inclusive practice, and confidence to guide colleagues?
Are you fuelled by curiosity to keep improving SEND provision?
If so, Thomas Deacon Academy would love to hear from you.

Your role:

As Assistant SENDCo, you will play a key part in the day‑to‑day leadership of SEND provision for pupils at TDA Juniors. Working closely with our SENDCo, you will help to ensure that every child on our SEND register receives timely, effective and personalised support. You will assist with the Graduated Approach, contribute to the creation and review of personalised passports and learning plans, and ensure that statutory requirements are met. You will liaise with teachers, parents and a range of external professionals to ensure our learners' needs are understood, championed and met.

This role is ideal for an experienced HLTA or SEND practitioner with a strong understanding of SEND practice, excellent communication skills and the confidence to support colleagues in meeting learners’ needs. You should be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is highly organised, and can use initiative to keep provision running smoothly. A passion for inclusive practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children with additional needs are essential.

About us:

TDA is a welcoming school community where our character values guide everything we do.  Compassion shapes our relationships, curiosity fuels our innovation, courage helps us challenge barriers, confidence empowers learners and staff, commitment drives our ambition and courtesy underpins the way we treat each other. 

TDA offers outstanding facilities, a vibrant and supportive learning environment, and the chance to work within Thomas Deacon Education Trust, which provides exceptional professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.

Why work for us?:

You’ll grow professionally through trust‑wide training, SEND‑specific development sessions and close collaboration with experienced colleagues. Most importantly, you will make a meaningful impact on young lives every single day, working with pupils whose successes are deeply rewarding.

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education