Job Description

Salary

NJC Outer London

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Carshalton

Job category

Support Role - Other

Date posted

26/06/2025

Job reference

GST-R1298



We have an exciting opportunity for a SENCO Assistant to join our Inclusion team. Please read the recruitment pack for further details of this role.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please telephone 020 8644 5665 to make an appointment.

You will need:
To be literate and educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths Experience of working with children of primary school age and be able to relate to them well Experience of using school systems, such as CPOMS, Bromcom and other IT systems such as Word, Excel and Google Suite Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs To maintain a positive and professional demeanour, be patient and calm and have a solution focused attitude To deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts being fair in matters of discipline Have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a variety of people sensitively, empathetically and, when necessary, assertively To be self-motivated, well-organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to use initiative

Main responsibilities (please see job description for other responsibilities):
To collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals to deliver and improve the school's SEND provision To provide administrative assistance To ensure effective implementation of SEN policies and procedures, including the Local Authority offer To manage the EHCP Finance tracker To complete annual review paperwork adhering to statutory deadlines To manage referrals for specialist support To arrange and conduct regular meetings with parents to support improved pupil attendance To work collaboratively with the local authority and Greenshaw Learning Trust's attendance teams to support and improve pupil attendance

Why join Tweeddale Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Tweeddale Primary School is a thriving, well-resourced 2 form entry school, with a purpose-built wing for our Nursery and Reception classes.

At Tweeddale, we have six core values that form the word 'Aspire':
Ambitious children who want to achieve Safe children who demonstrate self-control Positive children who persevere An inclusive school that will inspire everybody Respectful children who will become responsible adults Enthusiastic children who are always engaged

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.



Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 8th July 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.



We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.



Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.