Assistant SENCO

Assistant SENCO

Permanent, Full time, 0.80FTE would be considered

From September 2026 or sooner

MPR / UPR + TLR

St Edward’s School is a high-performing school with an exceptional SEND department. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilful Assistant SENCO to join our school, to support the SENCO, drive the different programmes of support in learning for groups within the wider school community. The post-holder will work with the SENCO to help to provide strategic leadership of the provision for all SEND students, to ensure that these children are supported in their leaning and make excellent progress.

What are we looking for in you? Applicants will need to be experienced, enthusiastic, proactive, and familiar with the secondary school context. You will have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement. In return we offer a happy working environment, fantastic students, great facilities, tailored CPD and a highly motivated staff community.

If you would like to visit us, or have a conversation before making an application, please contact us to arrange a visit or call. We would love to hear from you!

Please visit our website at https://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ for further information about our unique school.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Applicants must have UK Qualified Teacher Status. 

Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 6 May 2026

Interviews: Monday 11 May 2026