Inclusion Officer - Behaviour Support

Outwood; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough is seeking an Inclusion Officer to ensure SEND Code of Practice compliance and to embed inclusive interventions across the school. You will work with the SENDCO to plan and monitor individual and group support aligned with student needs.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, data tracking, and collaboration with Teaching Assistants, with term-time plus 15 days and a 37-hour week. DBS clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment with pupils who are vulnerable, SEN or behaviourally challenged.
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to communicate effectively, track and analyse data to identify interventions.
• Understanding of JCQ Exam Access Arrangements procedures.
• A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the academy complies with the SEND Code of Practice and supports the SENDCO.
• Develop, arrange, and monitor plans such as Individual Health Care Plans and Behaviour Plans.
• Ensure SEN Support Interim Reviews are completed within required timeframes and monitor outcomes quarterly.
• Deploy resources effectively, including Teaching Assistants, and support Early Help, CP, CIN and LAC processes.
• Manage Exam Access Arrangement referrals to ensure JCQ compliance.

Skills

SEN support

Safeguarding

Data analysis

Communication

Behaviour management

JCQ procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 in youth/community work

Job description

Job Description

Role: Inclusion Officer

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £29,775.66 to £31,292.16 (Grade 8, SCP 18-21)

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 3:30pm Friday, Term Time only plus 15 days

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that 'every interaction counts' and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to 'turn our best into our normal'.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at [e-mail].

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.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

Benefits

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.