Assistant SENCo

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Assistant SENCo
Location:   Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Hours:  37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4pm
Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Organisation That Makes a Difference. Support That Helps Every Student Move Forward. Behind every successful SEND provision is someone making sure the right people, information and support come together at the right time.

At Crookhey Hall School, we’re looking for an organised, compassionate and proactive SENCo Assistant to work closely with our SENCo and wider education team.

This is a varied role where strong administration meets meaningful student and family support. You’ll play an important part in coordinating EHCP Annual Reviews and PEPs, maintaining accurate SEND documentation, communicating with families and Local Authorities and ensuring important information is shared within statutory timescales.

You’ll also support our Early Help and attendance processes, building positive relationships with families and working alongside colleagues and external professionals to help students receive the support they need.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with the SENCo and wider school team, you'll help ensure SEND support is organised, compliant and centred around the needs of our students.

• Coordinate EHCP Annual Reviews, ensuring meetings and documentation are completed within statutory timescales
• Organise PEP meetings throughout the academic year alongside the Education Administrator and SENCo
• Prepare, distribute and securely maintain SEND documentation in line with GDPR requirements
• Support families through Early Help and attendance processes, providing clear communication and guidance
• Build positive relationships with families, Local Authorities and external professionals to ensure joined up support
• Keep accurate records and follow up actions to ensure SEND processes run smoothly
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to help deliver high quality support for every student

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines excellent organisation with a genuine commitment to supporting students and families.

You’ll be someone who:

• Is highly organised and comfortable coordinating meetings, documentation and deadlines
• Can manage sensitive and confidential information accurately and professionally
• Communicates confidently with families, colleagues and external professionals
• Can build positive working relationships with a range of agencies and stakeholders
• Understands the importance of accurate record keeping and meeting statutory timescales
• Can manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Is compassionate and professional when supporting families through potentially challenging circumstances
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every student
• Have a full UK Driving Licence

Knowledge or experience of EHCPs, PEPs, SEND processes, Early Help or education administration would be particularly valuable for this position.

About Us

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each students potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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