Darwen Vale High School
Blackburn Road
Darwen
BB3 0AL
Job Title:Assistant SENCo
Grade/Salary: Grade F, SCP 19-23, Actual Salary: £28,990 to £31,136 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 37 hours, Full Time, Term Time + Inset Days + 2 Weeks
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Required From:September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and dedicated Assistant SENCO to join our inclusive and supportive school community. Working closely with the SENCO and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who is passionate about inclusive education and making a positive difference in the lives of young people. The role typically involves supporting the SENCO with SEND provision, coordinating interventions, maintaining records, liaising with families and external agencies, and helping to ensure that pupils receive the support they need to succeed
Apply via: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=bd14fd14-3d96-4006-9df2-007030ccb666.
Completing the Application
- Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form
- You must use a laptop, tablet, or computer. Mobile phones are not supported for submitting applications.
- Please register using your personal email address. Work email addresses will not be accepted.
- CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.
We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.
Questions About the Role
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact [email protected].
Operating Norms
We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.
Our agreed operating norms can be found in the Recruitment pack.
References
In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2025:
- We cannot accept personal email addresses for referees
- We cannot accept two references from the same employer.
- Please provide your current or most recent employer.
- In all cases two professional references are required.
Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set.
Disclaimer
Any unsolicited CV's sent to any member of our HR team on a speculative basis will not be recognised nor will we accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by an instructed agency that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency.
Please note we only accept applications submitted via EveryHR Candidate Portal.
Data Protection Notice
In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Aldridge Education will process any personal data provided as part of the recruitment process lawfully, fairly, and securely. Such data will be used solely for the purpose of assessing an applicant’s suitability for the role and will be retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil that purpose. Once the retention period has expired, the data will be securely and irreversibly destroyed in accordance with Aldridge Education’s data protection policies.
This school 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
