SEND Officer

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield is seeking a SEND Officer to ensure statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and translate policy into targeted student support. This is a permanent role, 37 hours per week during term time plus five days, starting September 2026.

You will lead resource deployment, coordinate tailored interventions, and oversee the formal paperwork for individualized support. Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEND legislation and Code of Practice sections 6 and 9.
• Experience translating policy into practical student support and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory compliance with SEND Code of Practice sections 6 and 9.
• Lead deployment of resources to tailored student interventions.
• Manage formal paperwork associated with individualized support.

Job description

Outwood Grange Academy

SEND Officer

Hours:

37 hours per week during term time plus five days.

Salary:

£27,428.47 to £28,825.25

Start Date:

September 2026.

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.

This is a permanent role. The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 08:00am until 04:00pm and Fridays 08:00am until 03:30pm.

Training and support will be provided.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Grange Academy.

I am so pleased you are looking at this fantastic opportunity to work at Outwood Grange Academy. Our larger-than-average 11-19 academy is in the heart of Outwood, Wakefield, with easy access to major towns and cities via the motorway network.

As the Founding Academy of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we embody the organisation's core ethos: making students our fundamental priority, raising standards, and transforming life chances.

I am truly proud of the work we do to ensure all aspects of education are of the highest possible quality. This is driven by our staff's unwavering dedication, their commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential. We are passionate about the importance of CPD for our teachers as they are our greatest resource and are best placed to inspire students.

If this is a vision that resonates with you, I look forward to meeting you to discuss what you have to offer.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Emma Hayes (SENDCo) at [e-mail].