SEND Officer: Lead Student Support & Compliance

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible leave

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield is seeking a SEND Officer to ensure statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and deliver tailored interventions for students. The role involves managing EHCPs, leading the deployment of Teaching Assistants, and coaching staff on differentiation, with training provided and a fixed pattern of hours during term time.

The position is permanent, 37 hours per week during term time plus five days, with a competitive salary and access to pension and CPD

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school environment with complex Special Needs and/or disabilities.
• Proven safeguarding and child protection experience.
• Ability to track and analyse data to identify students that require intervention.
• Proficiency in standard ICT packages and understanding JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the formal documentation process, including arranging and chairing EHCP Review meetings within statutory timeframes.
• Coordinate Teaching Assistants and ensure effective deployment of resources to meet SEND needs.
• Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and One Page Profiles; manage a student caseload.
• Provide training to academy staff on differentiation strategies and ensure JCQ Exam Access Arrangements are compliant.

Skills

SEND legislation

Data analysis

Staff management

Job description

Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield is seeking a SEND Officer to ensure statutory compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and deliver tailored interventions for students. The role involves managing EHCPs, leading the deployment of Teaching Assistants, and coaching staff on differentiation, with training provided and a fixed pattern of hours during term time.

The position is permanent, 37 hours per week during term time plus five days, with a competitive salary and access to pension and CPD