SEND Compliance & Interventions Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

25 days holiday

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Redcar is seeking a SEND Officer to ensure statutory SEND compliance and deliver tailored student interventions. The role requires strong leadership in resource deployment and oversight of formal paperwork associated with individualized support.

You will manage EHCP processes, chair Review meetings, and develop IEPs while training staff on differentiation strategies and JCQ Exam Access Arrangements. A challenging, rewarding position within OGAT awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school environment and specifically with children with complex Special Needs and/or disabilities is essential. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• The role requires the ability to track and analyse data to identify students that require intervention, proficiency in standard ICT packages, and a detailed understanding of the JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures. Willingness and ability to obtain or enhance qualifications for development is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the formal documentation process, including arranging and chairing EHCP Review meetings within statutory timeframes, ensuring the review paperwork is sent promptly to the Local Authority.
• Manage Teaching Assistants, ensuring effective deployment of resources to meet the needs of all SEND students.
• Develop and monitor effective Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring all students on the SEN Register have robust One Page Profiles, and manage a student caseload.
• Provide training and guidance to academy staff on differentiation strategies and ensure the Exam Access Arrangement process is compliant with JCQ Regulations.

Skills

SEND legislation

Policy interpretation

Resource deployment

Leadership

Documentation management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Outwood Academy Redcar is seeking a SEND Officer to ensure statutory SEND compliance and deliver tailored student interventions. The role requires strong leadership in resource deployment and oversight of formal paperwork associated with individualized support.

You will manage EHCP processes, chair Review meetings, and develop IEPs while training staff on differentiation strategies and JCQ Exam Access Arrangements. A challenging, rewarding position within OGAT awaits.