Inclusion & SEND Strategy Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure Pay & Pension

CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies with 25 days’

Mental wellbeing strategy & EAP

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking an Inclusion Officer to lead inclusive practice in line with the SEND Code of Practice. You will develop and monitor tailored intervention plans (Wave 1–3) to support vulnerable and disadvantaged students, with responsibility for safeguarding, data tracking, and staff deployment.

The role involves working closely with the SENDCO, coordinating plans such as IHPs and Behaviour Plans, and ensuring timely SEN Support Interim Reviews and JCQ compliant Exam Access

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment and direct experience with children exhibiting vulnerabilities, SEN, and behaviour difficulties.
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, track and analyse data to identify students requiring intervention, and support the most disadvantaged to ensure inclusive practice.
• Understanding of JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures.
• DBS check is mandatory.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in youth/community work or related area.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCO in identifying needs and embedding inclusive interventions across the school.
• Arrange, develop, 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.
• Manage deployment of resources (Teaching Assistants) and support Early Help Assessment, CP, CIN, and LAC processes.
• Oversee Exam Access Arrangement referrals to ensure JCQ compliance.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in youth/community work or related area

Job description

Outwood Academy Ormesby is seeking an Inclusion Officer to lead inclusive practice in line with the SEND Code of Practice. You will develop and monitor tailored intervention plans (Wave 1–3) to support vulnerable and disadvantaged students, with responsibility for safeguarding, data tracking, and staff deployment.

The role involves working closely with the SENDCO, coordinating plans such as IHPs and Behaviour Plans, and ensuring timely SEN Support Interim Reviews and JCQ compliant Exam Access