Assistant SENDCo
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Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
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Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2316 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, and The County High School, Leftwich is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2316 (Special and additional needs education teaching professionals) · 76% match
- Ineligible 6113 (Educational support assistants) · 14% match
- Possible 2313 (Secondary education teaching professionals) · 5% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
6113 Educational support assistants Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2313 Secondary education teaching professionals Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Role: Assistant SENDCo
Salary: Grade 8 (SCP 24 - SCP 28) £36,581 - £40,444 (FTE Salary) / £32,372 - £36,600 (Actual Salary)
Contract type: Permanent - Full time - 37 hours per week
Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO
Start date: As soon as possible
Working Pattern: This role will work Term Time + 2 Weeks
About Us
This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.
This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff. The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.
Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.
About the Role
We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Assistant SENDCo to join our thriving, hardworking SEND team at The County High School Leftwich on a permanent basis.
To support the Assistant Headteacher in the day-to-day coordination, delivery and review of SEND provision across the school, working with teachers, Learning Support Assistants and wider support teams to identify need, remove barriers to learning and ensure that students with special educational needs and disabilities receive high-quality, targeted support, including planning, and delivering targeted interventions.
Your Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
What we are looking for
- GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths or Science
- Knowledge of the national secondary education system and an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Successful experience of working in education / school
- Enthusiasm for learning and the ability to generate this in others with a commitment to developing strength and depth in subject knowledge
- The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.
Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 - 9am
Interview Date: W/C Monday 2nd November 2026
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Assistant SENDCo, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.
We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Mandy Pimlatt [email protected] or call 01606 333301 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Special and additional needs education teaching professionals (SOC 2316) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~34k in sample- Middle half £38,480–54,548
- Median £48,932
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