Inclusion Officer

Outwood Academy Ormesby; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking an Inclusion Officer to lead inclusive practice for students, especially those with SEND. You will oversee tailored intervention plans (Wave 1–3), monitor progress, and coordinate staff deployments to maximise outcomes for vulnerable learners.

The role requires safeguarding expertise, strong communication, and experience with JCQ procedures, DBS clearance, and collaboration with SENDCO and Early Help services.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment with vulnerable/SEN students.
• Experience safeguarding and child protection.
• Understanding JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures.
• Satisfactory DBS check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the academy complies with the SEND Code of Practice and support the SENDCO in identifying needs and embedding inclusive interventions.
• Lead the creation, monitoring, and review of tailored intervention plans (Wave 1, 2 and 3).
• Oversee SEN Support Interim Reviews and monitor student outcomes quarterly.
• Coordinate deployment of resources including Teaching Assistants and support Early Help Assessment, CP, CIN and LAC processes.
• Manage Exam Access Arrangement referrals to ensure JCQ compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Data tracking & analysis

Supporting disadvantaged students

SEN experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in youth/community work or related area

Job description

Are you an expert in inclusion practice committed to ensuring every student, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receives fully inclusive support? As the Inclusion Officer, you will ensure the academy strictly adheres to the SEND Code of Practice, leading the creation, monitoring, and review of tailored intervention plans (Wave 1, 2, and 3) to maximise the progress of vulnerable and disadvantaged students. This role involves complex administrative oversight, staff deployment, and direct student work.

Responsibilities

You will ensure the academy complies fully with the SEND Code of Practice, supporting the SENDCO in identifying needs and embedding inclusive interventions across the school. Key responsibilities involve arranging, developing, and monitoring effective plans such as Individual Health Care Plans and Behaviour Plans.

You must ensure SEN Support Interim Reviews are robustly completed within required timeframes and monitor student outcomes quarterly. This role requires effective deployment of resources, including Teaching Assistants, and supporting the Early Help Assessment, CP, CIN, and LAC processes. You will also manage Exam Access Arrangement referrals to ensure JCQ compliance.

Qualifications

Required experience includes working within a school environment and direct experience with children exhibiting vulnerabilities, SEN, and behaviour difficulties. Candidates must possess experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.

Essential skills include the ability to effectively communicate, track and analyse data to identify students requiring intervention, and support the most disadvantaged to ensure full inclusive practice. An understanding of the JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures is required. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in youth/community work or a related area is desirable. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.