Assistant SENDCO
Required September 2025
Full Time (Term-Time Only)
Permanent
Salary: £32,000-40,000k (FTE pa) Pro rata to £25,369 - £31,711 pa
The role
We have an inclusive ethos, and we admit students with a range of additional learning needs. Due to the growth of the school, we are seeking to appoint an Assistant SENCo with experience as a Specialist Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Assessor or Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
You will work alongside the Head of Neurodiversity (SENDCo) to take responsibility for agreed activities / interventions. This will involve assessing, planning, and delivering interventions for individuals or small groups, including reporting on achievement, progress and development.
Within the Neurodiversity Team, you will help to address the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. This may involve being a one-to-one Learning Assistant to students with additional needs, providing support for students and teachers in order to raise standards of achievement and to encourage independent learning.
We are seeking a candidate willing to provide support with maintaining student records, liaising with outside agencies and coordinating the exam access arrangements process.
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee benefits include:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
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Closing date: Monday 24th March (Midday)
Interviews will take place the same week
Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls' schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.