Assistant SENCo

Pay Grade SO1 Scale Point 23-25 (pro-rata)

£33,366-£35235 FTE (actual salary £28,662-£30,268)

Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 days (37 hours per week)

Green Meadows Academy, part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, is a generic special school based on two sites and four partnerships - Green Meadows Primary and Green Meadows Secondary are both based in Guiseley.

Our partnership sites are based in the following schools;

• Rawdon St Peter’s Primary School.
• Brudenell Primary School.
• Benton Park High School.
• Allerton High School.

Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking to recruit an Assistant SENCO who will act as a key support to the SENDCo, helping to manage the day-to-day operations of SEND provision and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the school's support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a staff team who are committed to making a difference to the lives of our learners.

We are looking for an Assistant SENCO who has a passion for working with young people with SEND - they will need to be hardworking, relish a challenge and be prepared to give 100%.

There is no doubt that this job will be challenging, however the rewards are significant. 

Our Core Principles are: 

• Excellence in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and skills growth that is celebrated by the community.
• Collaboration with all partners in education and the community.
• Succession planning within the school and beyond.
• Providing an exceptional school experience for our children.

Our Candidates:

• We require skilled, enthusiastic people who are willing to learn
• Confident working with children with ASC and associated challenges and behaviours
• Committed to delivering a provision where communication is at the heart of teaching and learning
• Able to creatively support and differentiate the curriculum to meet a range of special needs
• Willing to make a positive contribution to the life of the school
• You will need to be flexible and adaptable, a good communicator, cheerful, calm and work as part of our team

In Return We Offer:

• A commitment to you and your professional development
• Strong, supportive leadership and staff
• Wonderful pupils who will reward you with many memories that will last throughout your entire career

Closing Date: 4pm Monday 7th July 2025

Interviews: Monday 14th July 2025

Start: Monday 1st September 2025

To apply via My New Term:  

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148654/EDV-2025-GMA-23926

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.