SEND Support Officer

Philip Southcote School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a SEND Support Officer to enhance SEND processes across its schools. This role involves developing standardised SEND documentation and providing advisory support to SENDCos. The position offers a permanent contract with generous benefits, including a workplace pension and well-being support.

Benefits

Generous pension

Well-being support

Free parking

Access to discount platform

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant to SENDCo or similar role.
• Background in quality assurance or compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain templates and protocols for SEND documentation.
• Provide advisory support to SENDCos in relation to communication with local authorities.
• Coordinate external agency documentation to ensure consistency across the Trust.

Skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of SEND processes

Education

Experience working in a school or education setting

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a SEND Support Officer to join our team at Bourne Education Trust.

The SEND Support Officer will be responsible for developing and embedding standardised SEND processes across all our schools. In addition, the SEND Support Officer will provide advisory support to SENDCos, helping them maintain high standards and consistent practice in their work with local authorities and other agencies. This new role offers scope for growth as we enhance our SEND processes and continue to strengthen collaborative working with external SEND partners.

About Bourne Education Trust

Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust madeup of twenty fourschools (plus threefurther associate schools), across primary, secondaryand specialist school phases in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

BET's strapline 'Transforming schools; changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: SEND Support Officer

Contract:Permanent, term time plus two weeks (36 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum)

Start Date: 1 st September 2025

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain templates and protocols for SEND documentation and processes
• Coordinate external agency documentation to ensure consistency across the Trust
• Provide advisory support to SENDCos in relation to communication with local authorities
• Follow up on outstanding requests for additional funding

Requirements include:

• Knowledge of SEND processes
• Experience working in a school or education setting
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience as an Assistant to SENDCo or similar role
• Experience with data management systems and reporting tools
• Background in quality assurance or compliance roles

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Interviews are scheduled for 6 th June 2025.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 29th May 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

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School type

Trust

Job Posted

19/05/2025

Role

Central Team Support Role

Subject

SEND

Employment type

Term time plus (this will include some working in the holidays)

29/05/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

SSO/052025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: SSO/052025.