SEND Support Lead

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy seeks a dedicated individual to join their support team, focusing on fostering a caring learning environment for students. The role requires a degree or relevant qualification, experience with SEND students, and strong organisational skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people in a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension schemes

Generous holiday entitlements

Healthcare cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEND students.
• Track record of delivering excellent outcomes for young people.
• Good understanding of catch-up strategies.

Responsibilities

• Foster a caring and supportive learning environment.
• Place learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.
• Work as part of a dedicated support team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Degree qualification or relevant qualification

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

Laisterdyke Leadership Academyisa secondary school for 11 to 18 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated ‘good’ in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in January 2023.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to help foster a caring and supportive learning environment for our young people.Your experience of pastoral care will place our learners’ welfare at the heart of the school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills.You will have the ability to problem solve and provide excellent customer service to our community.

You will have:

• A degree qualification or relevant qualification.
• Experience of working with SEND students.
• A track record of delivering excellent outcomes for young people.
• knowledge of what constitutes outstanding practice.
• A good understanding of catch-up strategies.

About Star Academies

Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - ourSTAR valuesembody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre,Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range ofrewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role.For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call uson01274 454 400.

Key Dates

Closing Date:Sunday, 15 June 2025 at midnight.

Interview Date:Week commencing: Sunday, 15 June 2025.

Proposed Start Date:Monday, 01 September 2025.

We will assess applicants upon receipt and reserve the right to proceed with interviews before the closing date.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.