SEND Officer

East Coast College; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday FTE (including bank)

Pension - 18% Employer Contribution

Free gym and swim membership

Discounted access to campus salon and餐

Job summary

East Coast College is seeking a SEND Officer to support students with EHCPs at the Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus. The role focuses on enabling inclusive access to learning, coordinating support plans and ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and safeguarding standards.

The post is 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), permanent part-time (TTO) with a Band H salary (£28,429.44 - £31,028.40 FTE). The college highlights extensive staff benefits and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with students with SEND and vulnerabilities.
• Experience coordinating, implementing and reviewing EHCPs, support plans or similar provision.
• Demonstrates a student-centred approach and ability to identify and meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHCPs, support plans and reviews in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and monitor student progress and support needs.
• Work with schools, local authorities and external agencies to enable inclusive learning.

Skills

SEND experience

EHCP coordination

Student-centred approach

Job description

Job Title: SEND Officer
Location: Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus
Hours: 18.5 Hours - 0.5 FTE
Contract: Permanent - Part Time - TTO
Salary: Band H (£28,429.44 - £31,028.40 FTE) (confirmation of banding subject to job evaluation)

Purpose of Role:
The post holder will work together with young people, college staff, schools, colleges and universities, local authorities, parents & carers, health professionals and other external agencies to enable students with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) or in receipt of DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) to inclusively access the learning in their study programmes. The post holder will also be aware of legal compliance from the key SEND legislation governing the college.

Experience Supporting Students with SEND, EHCPs and Complex Needs

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with students with SEND and vulnerabilities.
• Experience coordinating, implementing and reviewing EHCPs, support plans or similar provision.
• Demonstrates a student-centred approach and ability to identify and meet individual needs.

Knowledge of SEND Legislation and Compliance

• Strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010, SEND Code of Practice 2015 and EHCP processes.
• Ability to ensure support arrangements, documentation and reviews meet statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of DSA processes would be advantageous.

Partnership Working and Communication Skills

• Experience working effectively with students, parents/carers, curriculum teams, local authorities and external agencies.
• Able to communicate complex and sometimes sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Evidence of building positive relationships that support successful learner outcomes.

Planning, Record Keeping and Case Management

• Experience producing and monitoring SMART support plans, reviews and official documentation.
• Able to maintain accurate electronic records and monitor student progress and support requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.

Safeguarding, Inclusion and Student Welfare

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and promoting student welfare.
• Experience recognising, reporting and escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a safe and supportive environment for all learners.
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East Coast College will offer you;

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

In 2026, the college is undergoing a job evaluation programme for all non-teaching posts as an internal review of its grading structure. This roleis in scope for the programme and therefore the salary band may or may not be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.