Position:                                 Assistant Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Nature of contract:                Permanent

FTE salary:                             SO2 SCP 26 – 28, £34,834 - £36,648 (FTE)

Working hours:                      37 per week TTO (+10 days)

Are you passionate about providing a high-quality, inclusive education? Are you looking to join a dedicated Academy Trust that genuinely invests in and develops their staff? Then apply today to join Lightcliffe Academy.

This is an exciting time for Lightcliffe Academy as it moves into the next phase of its improvement journey.

As a new member of staff, we will nurture, challenge and support you. The post offers an opportunity to join an experienced team where creativity, innovation and the ability to work collaboratively is valued.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• Inspire colleagues and students – sharing best practice
• Develop positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external agencies
• Work as part of a team to improve organization and effectiveness
• Support the ethos and aims of the academy

You will be:

• Knowledgeable about SEND and experienced in planning and evaluating SEND provision and interventions
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

What our Trust can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing support and counselling for home-life and work-related issues, financial and legal support, specialist information and support for managers
• Free secure onsite parking 
• Membership of a pension scheme

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a Trust consisting of eight academies (three secondary, five primary) in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale.

All our academies share in the Trust’s mission to work

In Partnership to 'Educate, Nurture and Empower'.

For more information about us or our academies visit www.abbeymat.co.uk.

Find out about more about Lightcliffe Academy by visiting www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk.

Visits to our school to meet the team and experience our wonderful atmosphere, are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Stephanie Hardaker via shardaker@lightcliffeacademy.co.uk .  If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email recruitment@abbeytrust.org. 

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.