Assistant SENCO & Parent Liaison Officer - Arbour House School

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant SENCO & Parent Liaison Officer to join our inclusive and forward-thinking school.

Please note that Sponsorship is not available for this role.

This dual role is central to ensuring our pupils with additional needs thrive, and that families feel supported, informed, and valued.

Working closely with the SENCO, you will help coordinate high quality provision for pupils with SEND and act as a vital link between home and school, fostering positive relationships and clear communications.

Arbour House is an independent school with split sites – Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6-18 with complex social and communication difficulties and in particular autism. We provide a bespoke curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or progress to further education.

Closing date: 28/05/2026 - may be closed sooner if a suitable applicant is found before this date.

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• £27,713 to £30,250 (pro rata) depending on experience and desired hours.
• Full time or part time can be considered.
• Term time.
• Pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

JD/Person spec can be provided to you on request.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist the SENCO in implementing the school’s SEN Policy.
• Support the identification and assessment of pupils with SEN.
• Help triage SEN referrals and gather relevant evidence.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of SEN provision across the school.
• Support teachers and TAs to plan and deliver appropriate provision.
• Assist with modelling inclusive classroom strategies and differentiation.
• Share relevant SEND information with staff and contribute to in-house training.
• Support communication with parents/carers regarding pupil outcomes and support plans.
• Help maintain positive working relationships with external agencies (e.g., educational psychologists, therapists).
• Assist the SENCO in preparing for EHCP Annual Reviews.
• The post holder may be required to work across sites depending on school needs.

  Who you are:

• You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEN.
• Good understanding of SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform planning and intervention.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with pupils, parents and professionals.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with SEN.
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused mindset.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references and online profile checks (Please note the latter will be completed independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children).

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.