SENDCo - Days Lane Primary School
Other
London, UK
posted 2 weeks ago
Job description
The ideal candidate will be one who is committed to developing pupil potential, be a team player and have excellent communication skills to work positively with children, parents and staff. Appropriate and accurate use of English in written and oral communications and good organisational skills are also required.
The role will involve supporting pupils during lessons, as well as class cover if necessary, during the class teachers planning time. Candidates will be well supported to do so with training.
The role is for 32.5 hours a week, working 5 days, starting at 8:15am, covering lunchtime, and finishing at 3.15pm. The contract is for 38 weeks of the year, term time only, including staff training days.
Candidates should refer to the job description / person specification and explain within their supporting statement how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their knowledge and experience.
The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the school team to provide the highest quality inclusive education across the school.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Katrina Mendy on 0208 300 1697 or at [email protected]
• A happy, supportive and nurturing environment with a dedicated, experienced team
• Children who are eager and motivated to learn
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and pay progression
• Support for your health and wellbeing via the employee assistance programme
• Termly staff events, including Christmas and summer parties, and regular school fun days.
• Equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community, attracting a diverse range of candidates
How to Apply:
The Job Description and Person Specification attached below will give prospective candidates a further insight into the position. If you feel you have the skills and experience for this role, please click on the link below and complete the application form by the deadline of Monday 9 November 2026
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140710/EDV-2026-DLPS-71422
It is essential that a fully completed application form is submitted. Please note that CVs will not be accepted and applications must be typed and not handwritten.
The main sections of the application form ask for various information relating to your work, educational and personal history. This information allows your application to be fully assessed against the criteria / competencies required for the job. When completing the application, you should provide your entire work history, including a description of any gaps in employment. In addition, outline your skills and qualifications.
Please provide details of two referees, one of whom should be your present /most recent employer (Headteacher) and previous employer.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children's Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
The school is well resourced and located on a large site that includes a separate building for the Nursery, sports hall, computing suite, Forest School, intervention rooms and onsite wraparound care. At Days Lane School, our school moto 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed Together' is fulfilled through our carefully planned curriculum that is filled with exciting and memorable learning experiences. We value the development of the whole child and our core values underpin the key learning habits and qualities of our pupils.
Days Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We are committed to equality and diversity in employment practice.
For further information about the school, please visit www.dayslaneprimary.co.uk
- Industry
- Other
- Job Sector
- Education
- Job Position
- Learning Support Assistant
- City/Town
- London
- Address
- London, UK
- Post date
- Closing date
- Reference Number
- 470371703020896363
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