Assistant Senco

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Norton Academy seeks an Assistant SENCO to work closely with the SLT, supporting the SENCO in assessment, planning and delivery of interventions for students with special educational needs. You will collaborate with teachers to ensure classroom support and contribute to inclusive practices strategies.

The role involves leading SEND reviews, managing paperwork, building relationships with parents and external agencies, and supporting students with therapeutic and personal care needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND/Equality initiatives for vulnerable children and families.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supporting pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND reviews and maintain meticulous records.
• Efficiently manage SEND paperwork and administration.
• Build strong relationships with parents and outside agencies.
• Actively contribute to meetings and foster a positive learning environment.
• Support students with therapeutic, pastoral and personal care needs.

Skills

Team management

Staff development

SEND initiatives

Equality initiatives

Job description

Assistant Senco at Joseph Norton Academy

Joseph Norton Academy is a special academy educating children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school prides itself on its use of nurture, social pedagogy and its laser sharp focus on preparing pupils for adulthood. We are recruiting ahead of a significant expansion that will see the school move from Scissett to Deighton.

As an Assistant Senco you will be working closely with the SLT playing an instrumental part in ensuring every student reaches their full potential. You will primarily support our SENCO by assisting in the assessment, planning and delivery of interventions for students with special educational needs, working closely with teachers to ensure appropriate support is provided within the classroom, and contributing to the overall strategy for inclusive practices within the school.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Lead SEND reviews and maintain meticulous records.
• Efficiently manage SEND paperwork and administration.
• Build strong relationships with parents and outside agencies.
• Actively contribute to meetings and foster a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students with therapeutic, pastoral and personal care needs.

What we are looking for:

• An experienced practitioner with a strong track record in managing teams, delivering staff development and leading SEND/Equality initiatives for vulnerable children and their families
• Comprehensive knowledge of supporting pupils with diverse needs

For the full job description and person specification please see attached supporting document

What we offer:

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team, outstanding training and an opportunity to work with fabulous children and young people. We value respect, perseverance, cooperation and responsibility. These values are reflected in all our ways of working. You also receive amazing benefits working for Wellspring Trust

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We have the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.