Assistant SENDCo in Barnsley

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is proud to have transformed the life chances of thousands of pupils across its existing academies, and our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility run through all aspects of academy life. Our secondary schools consistently achieve academic results which place them in the top 10% of highest performing schools in the country and receive national and international recognition for the quality of their provision.

We are looking for a passionate, committed, and driven colleague to become our Assistant SENDCo. This role is so rewarding and will allow the successful candidate to be innovative and to actively contribute to the support strategies for the students that need it the most. This role allows for triangulation between teachers, pastoral staff and the SEND team, and will enable the successful candidate to co-ordinate and lead on certain cases. There is a strong link between children with SEND and the need for strong child protection processes; this role comes with Deputy Designated Safeguarding duties and the successful applicant will be a key member of our safeguarding team. We want someone who is dedicated to children, has experience of leading innovative interventions and is knowledgeable about SEND and passionate to increase life chances. Primary colleagues should apply too, this role is integral to the transition work we do with our feeder primaries and to ensure children have a safe, efficient, and smooth transition to secondary school.

What we need?

• 5 or more GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of working with and managing a wide range of stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.
• A range of staff benefits including reduced cost healthcare, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• Trinity Academy St Edward’s and Trinity Multi-Academy Trust will invest in you as a person and as a professional. We are committed to offering the best professional development opportunities and will look to support and invest in leadership development in our staff.
• We hold high regard to the wellbeing of our staff and will introduce and implement many exciting ways to support this.

As a member of staff at Trinity Academy St Edward’s you will love your daily work and your time spent working with us because of the value we will place not only in your work, but in you as an individual and professional.

Start date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

As a Trust, we recognise the value of promoting wellbeing across all of our academies and so have developed our own Trinity Employee Wellbeing Charter. This document evidences our commitment to the wellbeing of all and provides examples of how being part of Trinity MAT not only improves your skills and experiences as a professional but will also boost your wellbeing.