Assistant SENCO

Assistant SENCO The role involves leading and developing SEND provision within St Thomas More Catholic Academy, a mixed 11-18 school with 1143 students in Stoke-on-Trent. Working as part of the school’s specialist team, the position focuses on identifying and supporting pupils with additional needs, coordinating interventions and managing EHCP processes. Collaboration with staff, families and external agencies is central to ensuring students with SEND thrive academically and personally.

The post offers a full-time position with a salary of £34,237 (FTE: £29,947) within Band 6 (SCP 21-25), based on the St Gabriels salary scale. Hours are 37 per week, including term time plus six inset days, with a schedule of 8.00am-4.00pm Monday-Thursday and 8.00am-3.30pm Friday, including a 30-minute lunch break. The role provides opportunities to contribute to the school’s Catholic ethos and inclusive environment.

Applications must be submitted by 19 October 2026 at 9:00am, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 19 October 2026. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, right to work checks and a DBS police record check. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.