Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. We are looking to appoint an Assistant SENDCo to assist our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (SENDCo) with the promotion of an inclusive approach to SEND across the school.

We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on a positive culture and good relationships between staff and student. Our most recent inspection Ofsted commented that ‘Pupils are polite and friendly; most behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.’

The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.

Successful candidate qualities:

•        SENCO/Access Arrangement Assessor qualifications preferred, or the desire to acquire these.
•        GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
•        Teaching qualification preferable but not essential, however teaching qualification is needed to achieve the National Award in SEND Coordination.
•        Relevant and recent knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN
•        Sound working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
•        Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures

Why work at George Mitchell?

George Mitchell is located in Waltham Forest: a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. The school is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.

• Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
• Employee assistance programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free onsite parking

The successful candidate for this post will start ASAP in early 2026.

 If you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.

 Benita Simmons

Head Teacher

Please note that you must apply using the application form provided. We cannot accept applications via CV.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.