Assistant SENCO (KS3)

Position: Key Stage 3 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Contract Type: Full-time or part-time, temporary

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: £101.80–£263.70 per day

Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with substantial relevant experience and/or qualifications.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only; Monday to Friday for full-time applicants, part-time days to be agreed.

Contact: Danna Crous | (url removed)

About the Role

Develop your SEND career as a Key Stage 3 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator at a secondary school in Watford. Supporting pupils aged 11–14, you will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to keep SEND provision organised, consistent and responsive to individual needs.

This administration-focused role involves maintaining SEND records, tracking support plans and interventions, and preparing Education, Health and Care Plan reviews. You will gather updates from teachers and communicate with families and external professionals, keeping information accurate and confidential.

The opportunity could suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA, SEND administrator or pastoral professional seeking wider inclusion responsibilities without taking on a qualified SENCO post.

Requirements

Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a secondary school or comparable education setting.

Sound understanding of SEND provision and Key Stage 3 pupils needs.

Experience maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information confidentially.

Strong written communication and confidence using digital systems.

Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain SEND records, support plans and documentation for Key Stage 3 pupils.

Track interventions, provision and progress, highlighting gaps or changes to the SENCO.

Help organise Education, Health and Care Plan reviews, meetings, referrals and follow-up actions.

Gather teacher feedback and evidence of the impact of SEND support.

Communicate with parents, carers and external professionals while maintaining confidentiality.

Help develop consistent SEND processes across year groups.

What the School Offers

Opportunities to contribute to inclusion across Key Stage 3.

Close collaboration with the SENCO and insight into wider provision planning.

Scope to develop SEND leadership skills.

Varied work combining purposeful administration, professional communication and pupil-focused outcomes.

The chance to improve pupils support through accurate planning and coordination.

Why Work via Teach Now?

Teach Now is an established education recruitment company offering dedicated customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff. Benefits include:

Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 referral reward for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay entitlements where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process

Apply below or email your CV to (url removed). Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications, training and experience for this role.

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will retain your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance