Assistant SENCO

Job description

Are you a dedicated SEN professional looking to make a profound impact?We are seeking a resilient and highly organised Assistant SENCO to join a "Good" rated Secondary PRU in Manchester. This setting specialises in supporting students with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role:As Assistant SENCO, you will work with the Strategic Leadership Team to raise achievement for pupils facing significant barriers to education.

• Specialist Intervention: Lead and model best practices for staff working with complex SEMH needs.

• Assessment & Tracking: Analyse data to set challenging, achievable individual targets.

• Collaborative Leadership: Work with parents, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support.

• Strategic Support: Assist in whole-school self-review and development planning.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS teaching qualification.

• UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle as travel between 5 sites expected.

• Proven track record with SEMH and SEN pupils.

• Excellent communicator able to engage "hard-to-reach" students.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + SEN Allowance.

• Growth: This role carries a TLR 2a payment.

• Development: 85% of permanent staff at this Trust transitioned from agency supply.

Apply Today: Contact Aaron Jones at or .

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £169 and £276 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English