Delta Academies Trust
SEN Support Officer (SENSO)
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SEN Support Officer (SENSO) – Permanent, Part-Time Role
Salaried (£32,597–£35,412 full-time equivalent, or £16,907.49+ pro rata) | Garforth Academy, Delta Academies Trust
About the Role
Garforth Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and compassionate SEN Support Officer (SENSO) to join our outstanding multi-academy trust from September 2026 on a permanent, part-time basis (working Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays).
As a longstanding outstanding academy (with an Outstanding Ofsted grade in 2024), we are passionately committed to transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas of the North of England. If you believe in empowering students through tailored support, and you thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment, this role could be perfect for you.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the SENCO (Senior Educational Needs Coordinator):
- Provide administrative assistance, including tracking progress, delivering interventions, and ensuring SEND policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
- Monitor and report on special educational needs (SEN) provision across the academy to help close attainment gaps.
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Manage Teaching Assistant Deployment & Performance:
- Optimise the allocation of Teaching Assistants (TAs) to maximise support for students with SEND, ensuring alignment with teacher and ITT (inclusion teams) provision.
- Delegate and supervise Intervention Coordinator duties to maintain consistent support for secondary-aged students with SEND.
- Deliver and evaluate bespoke intervention packages to remove barriers to learning.
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Collaborate for Student Success:
- Work closely with class teachers, SLT (Senior Leadership Team), and staff teams to implement personalised support strategies.
- Ensure progress tracking aligns with national expectations, including assessment tracking for KS3-KS5 students.
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About Garforth Academy
We are an Outstanding academy representing Delta Academies Trust, renowned for driving exceptional educational outcomes in challenging areas. Our commitment to excellence is evident in:
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2024 KS4 & KS5 Outcomes:
- 66% achieved Grade 5+ in English & Maths (above national average).
- Dual A-C pass rate of 84.3%* (KS5).
- Across both Key Stages, our progress and attainment outperform national averages.
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Rich Enrichment Opportunities:
- After-school clubs: Music, Sport, Art, F1 STEM, Gardening & Cooking.
- Residential trips: Cambodia, Paris, Battlefields trips, Iceland, Azores, South Africa (Geography), and international ski trips planned annually.
- Team-building, Duke of Edinburgh award schemes, and year-group customer experience days—all focused on preparing students for success beyond school.
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Outstanding Staff Culture & Benefits:
- Innovative learning philosophy that supports both academic and personal growth.
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) pathways, including leadership programmes:
- *“Leadership Pathways”, tailored to staff careers.
- Extensive employee benefits:
- Financial Wellbeing: Kin Finance (money management), healthy lifestyle programmes.
- Physical/Mental support: Gym discounts, mental health initiatives, paid bereavement and community service leave.
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Holiday Entitlement:
- Minimum 37 days per annum (pro rata for part-time roles), including statutory Bank Holidays.
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Why Join Us?
✅ Transform lives – Our outstanding outcomes reflect the real difference we make for students. ✅ A supportive leadship community – Led by exceptional experts in education. ✅ Career development mapped out – From aspiring teachrs to leadership aspirants. ✅ The same team ethos that secured our Outstanding Ofsted judgement in Nov ’24 (new report acknowledges our focus on effective SEND support).
Requirements
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Essential:
- Proven experience supporting students with SEND (in a school or education setting).
- Strong confidence with administrative duties (tracking systems, office processes).
- Ability to work initively with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
- Commitment to delivering interventions and analysing progress data effectively.
- Attained relevant child safety checks (checks part of shortlisting).
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Desirable:
- Experience in early years or secondary education.
- Familiarity with assistive technology or inclusion software (e.g., Universell, Action Connect).
- A certification in SEND support or relevant qualifications.
Next Steps
If you have the skills, passion, and dedication to help shape future educational achievements, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via our recruitment portal for shortlisted candidates to undergo DBS checks.
Apply now and take the next step in your career with a Trust making incredible educational impacts every day.
“Let’s ensure every child can achieve their potential—together.”
[No salary comparator is part of this role; holiday entitlement is mapped to PTFTE hours.] [Apply directly to Garforth Academy Click Here for full details or contact HR]**.
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