Organisations
Newsome Junior Academy
Hours
35.75 hours, Term Time Only
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN
Position type
Permanent
Salary
Scale 6, SCP £31,537 - £33,699), Actual Salary: £26,135
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Junior Academy
Start Date:
ASAP/To be confirmed
Responsible to:
The Headteacher
Interview Date:
TBC
Purpose
To work with the SENDCO and Pastoral Team and as part of the Newsome Junior Academy staffing team to implement and extend the learning programme to support the learning of our SEND and most vulnerable pupils.
Provide practical support for SEN based learning, educational activities, developing social skills, integration and for securing pupils' physical and emotional well-being.
To actively engage with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community to support the SEND based learning process within school.
Duties And Responsibilities
You will be directly responsible for the following:
Pupil and Parent Support
* To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the job holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school.
* Work with parent/carers of our most vulnerable pupils with pupils with SEND needs who are not currently effectively engaged in supporting their child's education.
* To work with parents/carers of pupils who have poor attendance are underachieving and/or have behaviour problems and work with them to overcome barriers to learning.
* Work with parents/carers individually and in groups to support the education of their children who have barriers to their learning.
* To lead, develop and deliver projects within the school and the community in support of learning for individual or groups of pupils with SEND.
* To undertake activities which will promote partnership high schools to parents of SEND pupils attending feeder primaries not in the partnership.
* Actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.
* To know, understand and follow the documentation, processes and procedures for referrals and safeguarding processes for Impact Trust and the local authority.
* To arrange and lead meetings, under the direction of the SENDco and SLT, working with the pastoral team and external agencies.
* To work with the SENDco & SLT to develop and maintain the necessary registers for our most vulnerable and SEND pupils.
Community involvement
* To visit pupils' homes in order to establish and maintain home/school partnership, actively encouraging parents to participate in their role as the child's main educator.
* Develop effective working relationships with staff and outside agencies in order to secure wider community engagement in support of the learning needs of pupils and families.
* Work closely with local community organisations in developing links in support of pupils with SEND learning.
* To maintain accurate records of progress for each targeted pupil including the use of SIMS and CPOMS.
* To inform parents/carers about educational developments, initiatives and opportunities.
* To actively promote and provide parenting strategies through a variety of means, including the involvement of external agencies.
* To actively provide informal mentoring and guidance for parents/carers wishing to access further opportunities.
* To inform, recruit and support adult participation on course delivered by recognised providers.
* To provide local art, culture and sporting activities for the benefit of children, families and the local community working with the pastoral team and other relevant external agencies.
Curriculum Activities
* Working with the Pastoral and SLT team, to understand and identify a range of activities, course, opportunities, organisations and individuals that could be drawn upon to provide extra support for pupils and families.
* To contribute to the sharing of information between local agencies, schools, authorities and other staff to review, evaluate and improve strategies.
* To undertake relevant training and development as required from time to time by the SENDCO and head teacher and be involved in ongoing development reviews of skills and competencies.
* Under the direction of the SENDCo and SLT; lead on, attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required.
* To actively research, devise, prepare and maintain resources in support of projects.
* Work with the SENDCO, Head teacher and school staff to ensure parents and representatives of the local community has the opportunity to discuss educational provision. To ensure that clear and consistent messages regarding school policies and practices are given to pupils, parents and members of the community.
General
* As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trust responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn't just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.
* Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future Trust policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, ongoing performance development and through Trust communications
Other
* To participate fully in Performance Management Review and other trust performance and development initiatives as appropriate.
* To follow the schools Safeguarding Policy and child protection procedures as directed
* To follow all school and Trust policies and procedures
* To undertake training as and when appropriate
* To undertake any other duties which may be assigned to the post from time to time as directed by the Head
Application process
* To apply for this role, please follow the link below.
* To arrange a visit to Newsome Junior Academy or to find out more about the role, please contact our Administrator Marc Cowperthwaite on or email
* To find out more about our Trust please have a look at our website or check out individual Academy websites. You will find the central Trust by clicking on the link:
* Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to the welfare and safety of all our pupils, and as such rigorous DBS and employment checks will be carried out.
* Please apply via the MyNewTerm Portal at the following link:
Closing date
03 October 2025, 9:00 AM
Important Information