Assistant Senco

Joseph Norton Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,059.00 - £37,405.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week Mon-Fri Term time + 5 inset days + 10 additional days

Assistant Senco job summary

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

If you are a committed and passionate individual who is eager to make a positive impact on the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply. Joining our team as an Assistant Senco offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our students' education.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to Sarah Summersall-Frith, Deputy Head of School at sarah.summersall-frith@josephnorton.co.uk

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Joseph Norton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 16
• Size: 62 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Joseph Norton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/joseph-norton-academy

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