Assistant SENCo

Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College

Are you wanting to work as a part of a team whose purpose is to enable every member of the community to feel they belong? Do you have the skills to contribute to a learning environment that enables staff and students to be the best they can be?

Philip Morant School and College was judged as “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023. We are looking for an Assistant SENCO who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.

Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome. As the largest school in Colchester we have exceptional facilities. Through the Sigma Trust there are many opportunities to work with staff in other schools and to have opportunities for development.

Living and breathing our vision and values starts from interview day, with every applicant welcomed by the Headteacher. From there every member of staff is part of a strong team and support and opportunity is always available.

Our SEN team comprises of twenty staff members in varying roles within the department. The team is determined to offer individualised support for students with a wide range of SEN needs. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills within the role. The role will give the successful candidate a greater breath and understanding of leading a SEN team in large secondary school and post sixteen provision.

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 3:30pm Friday)

This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days

A Day in the Life:

• You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
• One Plan Review meetings
• EHCP Annual reviews
• Corresponding as necessary with external agencies and parents and staff
• Mentoring SEND Students
• Coordinating and running interventions such as ELSA, Forest school, Autistic and OK!
• Interacting with and supporting students according to individual educational needs

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of and a passion for supporting students with SEND needs within school
• Ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks
• The ability to prioritise tasks to support the progress and wellbeing of all learners

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Sunday 18th October 2026 via MyNewTerm.

• Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026

Nb: Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.