Jobs in London - Assistant SENCO • West London

Company: SENDhelp Limited

West London

Join Us as an Assistant SENCO - Ealing - Autumn Term Start Are you an experienced SEN professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity to support meaningful outcomes for children with additional needs? A fantastic primary school in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Assistant SENCO to support statutory assessment applications for the Autumn Term, starting 1st September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to lend your expertise in a strategic and highly valued role - approximately 1 day per week or fortnight, depending on workload. Your Role as Assistant SENCO in Ealing: As the Assistant SENCO, your core focus will be supporting the SENCO in completing statutory assessment applications. This is a short-term, high-impact role requiring precision, insight, and a strong working knowledge of SEND processes within the London Borough of Ealing. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the preparation and submission of high-quality statutory assessment requests. Reviewing and collating documentation in line with EHC needs assessment criteria. Liaising with teachers, parents, and external agencies to gather evidence and provide professional input. Advising staff on provision mapping and ensuring best practice in SEND support planning. Who We're Looking For: We are seeking an Assistant SENCO who: Has previous experience with statutory assessments and EHCP applications in a school setting - essential. Ideally has worked within or alongside Ealing Local Authority and is familiar with their processes. Is confident managing documentation, timelines, and consultation requirements. Has excellent communication and organisational skills, and can work independently. This position is perfect for: Current or former SENCOs looking for part-time, flexible consultancy-style work. SEN professionals with leadership experience in SEND, looking to apply their skills in a more targeted support role. Why This Assistant SENCO Role in Ealing? Flexible commitment: 1 day per week or fortnight (agreed based on availability and workload). Strategic role with real impact on children's access to the right support. Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and supportive SENCO and SLT team. Well-resourced setting with strong systems already in place. Start date: 1st September 2025 Location: Ealing (local experience preferred) Contract: Part-time, fixed-term for the Autumn Term Take the next step in your SEND leadership journey by supporting a well-regarded school in Ealing to secure vital provision for their pupils. To express your interest or find out more, please apply with your CV and availability. As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.