Assistant SENCo/Specialist Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified specialist teacher to join our dynamic and committed team. The successful candidate will work within this supportive environment to contribute to the success of our pupils. This post offers an opportunity to work with a broad range of young people who have barriers to learning and require higher levels of differentiation in a small class setting.

The successful candidate will assist the SENCo with managing the provision for pupils identified as having learning needs; including delivering and promoting high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.  This will include working closely with the SENCo and the Learning Support Team and teaching both one to one and small groups as appropriate.

Due to the College’s rural location, applicants should ensure they have reliable means of travelling to and from work.

Hours: Full time - 34 weeks/Year

Pay: Slindon College Qualified Teacher Salary Scale EITHER:

£32,371.00- £43,479.00 & APTIS Pension 5% Employer Cont.

OR, £29,698.00 - £39,889.00 & APTIS Pension 15% Employer Cont.

Benefits: Group Income Protection (QTS), Group Life Assurance (QTS), Meals and Refreshments on Duty during term time, Counselling Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, On-Site Parking, Personal Accident Insurance, Discretionary Annual Bonus Award, Fee Remission

Accountable To: SENCo

Probation Period: One Term

Contract: Permanent

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form on the website including a supporting statement. CVs alone cannot be accepted.  Your application can be submitted by email to View email address on tes.com .

Closing date for applications: 26th October 2026(at Midday)

We are happy to accommodate tours prior to application. Please contact the HR Officer to book.

Please refer to the full advert for details of the role, including the person specification.

Slindon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In addition to normal pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and safeguarding interview. In addition, a Prohibition Order check, a Prohibition from Management check and overseas checks will be carried out for relevant positions.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent ‘unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.