SEND Officer

Outwood; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Middlesbrough seeks a SEND Officer to ensure compliance with SEND legislation and provide tailored support for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school setting, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage documentation and deliver training to staff. This role contributes significantly to fostering an inclusive educational environment, adhering to the motto ‘Students First’ and promoting student welfare through effective interventions and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to CPD opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with children with complex Special Needs and/or disabilities is essential.
• Proven understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to track and analyze data for interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage formal documentation process and arrange EHCP Review meetings.
• Develop and monitor effective Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide training to academy staff on differentiation strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of SEND legislation

Data tracking and analysis

Proficiency in ICT

Education

Experience working in a school environment

Job description

Middlesbrough, Cleveland, United Kingdom

Job Info

• Job Identification 6673
• Job Category Support
• Posting Date 01/21/2026, 04:39 PM
• Locations Middlesbrough, Cleveland, United Kingdom
• Apply Before 02/02/2026, 09:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Term Time Only
• Standard Hours 37
• Interview Dates 05/02/2026
• Proposed Start Date ASAP
• Driving Required No

Job Description

Role: SEND Officer

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: 37 hrs per week. Term time plus 5 days. (Temporary until 31st August 2027).

About the Academy:

Outwood Academy Riverside, founded in September 2020 through the Free Schools Programme, implements the Riverside values program for all students at the start of every academic year.

The academy is dedicated to the wide variety of students who enrol, ensuring strong routines and top-notch pastoral care for all pupils.

Located at Russell Street, Middlesbrough, Outwood Academy Riverside is set to have a new school built on Pioneering Way close to Middlesbrough College. Additionally, a satellite site in Eston opened in September 2024 for Y7 /Y8 students as the school continues to grow.

About the Role:

Are you deeply knowledgeable about SEND legislation and passionate about translating policy into impactful student support?

Nationally the needs of children are fluctuating and as such your experience of working with students with SEND is essential, as is the ability to implement strategies and interventions to assist our more vulnerable students achieve their full potential.

Join us as a SEND Officer, where you will be key to ensuring statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and delivering tailored interventions.

You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First, raising standards and transforming lives’. As a key figure in our 'family', you will be expected to contribute to the daily support of the school and ensure all our pupils are catered for during their time in our setting.

You will be an extremely well organised professional and have the ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure that strict deadlines are accurately met. The ability to work on your own initiative and lead by example is essential.

The role will require you to accurately input data relating to these students and produce reports and recommendations. You need to be able to deal with students, parents and outside agencies in a professional, prompt and confidential manner.

You will manage the formal documentation process, including arranging EHCP Review meetings within statutory timeframes, ensuring the review paperwork is sent promptly to the Local Authority. You will manage Teaching Assistants, ensuring effective deployment of resources to meet the needs of all SEND students.

Key duties involve developing and monitoring effective Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring all students on the SEN Register have robust One Page Profiles, and managing a student caseload. Furthermore, you will provide training and guidance to academy staff on differentiation strategies and ensure the Exam Access Arrangement process is compliant with JCQ Regulations.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Shazia Aslam at [e-mail]

Responsibilities

You will 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. You will manage Teaching Assistants, ensuring effective deployment of resources to meet the needs of all SEND students.

Key duties involve developing and monitoring effective Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring all students on the SEN Register have robust One Page Profiles, and managing a student caseload. Furthermore, you will provide training and guidance to academy staff on differentiation strategies and ensure the Exam Access Arrangement process is compliant with JCQ Regulations.

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.

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).

What will we do for you?

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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.

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