In response to increasing pupil numbers, Lord Derby Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational individual who demonstrates a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND). Assistant SENCO – Higher Level Teaching Assistant Start Date: As soon as possible Hours: 36 hours per week / Term time plus 5 INSET days Salary: Grade H (23 – 25) £33,366.00 - £35,235.00 per annum (£29,516.07 - £31,169.42 per annum pro rata), Plus SEND Allowance - £2,500.00 This is a newly created position to further enhance the dedicated SEND leadership Team at LDA. Lord Derby Academy is part of the Dean Trust, which has a number of very high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s vision of “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust. We are delighted to the provide the opportunity to join a highly motivated team at Lord Derby Academy, where: • ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023) • ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023) • ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023) • Equality for all is valued – LDA holds the Inclusion Quality Mark, Centre of Excellence with Flagship status Deadline for applications – Monday, 3 March 2025 at 12 noon Interview Date – To be confirmed