Assistant SENCo
Grade 5 point 17- 22 (Actual salary £23751.70 - £25801.30 pa)
32.5 hours per week, permanent, term time only
Required September 2026
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and ambitious Assistant Senco to join our successful SEN department to work across the curriculum to support students with varying needs. Someone who wants to inspire, is enthusiastic and has a desire to develop a career within a highly successful Multi Academy Trust.
Great Wyrley Academy is part of a growing Multi Academy Trust which affords our staff many cross-phase opportunities and has achieved ‘good’ in all areas following its Ofsted inspection. We have been recognised for the high-quality education we offer our students, going from strength to strength with a culture of excellence now embedded in every aspect of school life.
This is demonstrated through the school’s motto of “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence”. We offer a very friendly and inclusive working environment where children and the community are at the heart of all we do. We’re more than a school-we’re a community. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to make a positive impact on young people’s lives.
Applications must have the following:-
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NVQ level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistant or equivalent
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GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above.
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You must have relevant experience and knowledge of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
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Understanding of relevant legislation as it affects children and the education sector.
Must be willing to support a child's specific medical needs during the absence of their 1:1 support when necessary
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact Marie Newman on 01922 419311 to arrange this or email [email protected].
Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 by 9am
Great Wyrley Academy 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred Check List. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised closing date
