Assistant SENCO – Girls SEMH Residential School
West Yorkshire
£140 – £180 per day (DOE)
⏰ Full-Time | Long-Term | Term-Time Only
A small, trauma-informed SEMH residential school for girls is looking for a compassionate and skilled Assistant SENCO to help lead SEND provision and support vulnerable learners with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
This role is ideal for someone with strong SEN knowledge who is passionate about early intervention, safeguarding, and creating positive outcomes for young people with trauma backgrounds and adverse life experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the SENCO with EHCP management, reviews & paperwork
• Deliver interventions and coordinate targeted support plans
• Work closely with therapists, care staff & multi-agency teams
• Provide staff guidance on SEMH strategies, behaviour plans & de-escalation
• Model trauma-informed, nurturing approaches across school
• Track progress, outcomes and reporting requirements
Ideal Candidate:
✅ Experience in SEMH or alternative provision settings
✅ Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
✅ Confident supporting behaviour & emotional regulation
✅ SEN knowledge (EHCPs, provision mapping, interventions)
✅ QTS/QTLS desirable – but strong SEN backgrounds considered
Why Join?
• Supportive residential school with a nurturing ethos
• Small class sizes & holistic, relational approach
• Opportunity to progress and develop within SEND leadership
Apply today if you’re passionate about changing outcomes for vulnerable young people and want to be part of a caring, specialist team.
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