Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Trust SENCO to join our team at Waterton.

Waterton Academy Trust is a primary only multi academy trust of 14 primary schools serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts. The Trust’s driving ambition is to secure the very best outcomes for all its children and prepare them for future success. 

To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking practitioners with expertise in supporting pupils, with a range of additional and complex needs, in particular those with ASD, social communication/interaction/ SEMH difficulties. We are seeking applicants with experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual need. Applicants will need a strong understanding of the relational approach and practices to promote this.

Staff will work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children. 

The successful candidate will:

• Is an excellent teacher who can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential.

• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils and has a track record of improving standards.

• Is innovative and is able to offer high-quality learning experiences

• Has a sound knowledge of the SEN code of practice.

• Can liaise with the appropriate external agencies for further support to meet the needs of the children.

• Can drive a fully inclusive ethos across the whole school, ensuring that staff develop a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum to help children succeed.

• Has high expectations of pupils as well as themselves.

• Is able to contribute fully to school life and has a drive and determination to contribute to whole school developments.

• Is committed to on-going professional development.

• Has great interpersonal skills and is able to work well as part of a team.

• Has good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and visitors.

In return we can offer:  

• A friendly, welcoming school 

• A supportive and forward thinking leadership team

• A great team of dedicated and committed staff

• An absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety of staff and children

• A health and wellbeing package

• A cycle to work scheme

• An excellent pension package