Airedale Academy is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1, pupils on roll. The academy is, situated in Airedale, Castleford and recently joined Castleford Trust. Since joining the Trust in February, the school has seen rapid improvements in pupil behaviour and curriculum planning.
Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.
At Castleford Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to educational excellence, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life chances of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, Castleford Trust is a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our SEND team to ensure all pupils have access to learning and make outstanding progress.
You will support the SENCO to implement the necessary support and intervention strategies to all target pupils. You will be responsible for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs in school, enabling them to achieve/exceed appropriate academic results.
This role requires you to be flexible, adaptable and be able to show compassion and empathy whilst remaining assertive.
You will be:
1. Provide support for individual pupils or groups of pupils with special educational needs.
2. Provide one to one assistance for pupils with physical disabilities.
3. Provide supervision and care where necessary.
4. Provide support to enable pupils to access the curriculum.
5. Work with pupils in a variety of settings including whole class, small groups and individually.
6. Report to the teacher any pupil problems or behavioral difficulties in line with academy policy.
7. Report to the teacher or line manager on pupil progress and achievements.
You will have:
8. Experience of working with young adults aged 11-16.
9. 5 GCSE’s at grades A*-C / 9-4, including Maths and English.
10. A good standard of education, especially in numeracy and literacy (or willingness to work towards).
11. Experience of working with or caring for young adults with special educational needs.
12. Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
13. The ability to relate well to young adults with special educational needs.
As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
As part of our team at Castleford Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).
Castleford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Airedale Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Andy Percival, Headteacher at the school address Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JU or via email to the HR department at
Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Monday 6th October at 8am, with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.