SEND Officer

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

Job Description

Role: SEND Officer

Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £29,775.66 - £31,292.16

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only plus 15 days

Are you deeply knowledgeable about SEND legislation and passionate about translating policy into impactful student support? Join us as a SEND Officer, where you will be key to ensuring statutory compliance with Sections 6 and 9 of the SEND Code of Practice and delivering tailored interventions. This management position requires dedication to detail, strong leadership in deploying resources, and expertise in managing formal paperwork associated with individualized support.

Welcome From The Principal

Welcome to Outwood Academy Redcar, located in the heart of Redcar, a vibrant coastal town in the beautiful region of the North East.

As Principal, I am immensely proud of our academy’s commitment to fostering a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can thrive. We are a community dedicated to the Outwood Grange Academies Trust’s core principle of ‘Students First,’ and we are constantly striving to raise standards and unlock the potential within each of our young people. Central to everything we do is our commitment to break down barriers to success, unlocking the true potential within our young people and creating an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team of dedicated and passionate staff, professionals who share our passion for education and our unwavering belief in the power of transforming lives. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to contribute to a school where you can truly make a difference, I invite you to explore the opportunities outlined within this advert. We look forward to welcoming you to Outwood Academy Redcar and the Outwood Family of schools.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy (Business Manager) 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.

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.