Specialist SEND Officer (non-Teaching Assistant SENCO)

Stockport School; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockport is seeking a Specialist SEND Officer to provide leadership support in coordinating SEND policies and practices. The role involves managing other SEND post holders and ensuring high standards of learning support for students with additional needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by 10th December 2025. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing SEND policy and practice.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with external agencies.
• Experience in leading support for SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate SEND Policy across the school.
• Manage work of other SEND post holders.
• Support departments in developing learning support.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to the post of Specialist SEND Officer (non-Teaching Assistant SENCO), working 37 hours per week, (term time plus 5 days only). 8.20am - 4.20pm (Monday-Wednesday), 8.20am - 5.00pm (Thursday), & 8.20am - 3.10pm (Friday), (30-minute unpaid break each day), (With opportunity for additional paid overtime). The successful candidate will in support of the SENCO, to provide effective leadership support regarding the following:

Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction and in support of the SENCO, to co-ordinate, develop and evaluate SEND Policy and Practice across the school.
• To manage the work of other SEND post holders as directed by the SENCO, to develop the Alternative Curriculum and in-class support provision.
• To support departments and Year teams in developing and maintaining a high standard of learning support in all settings.
• To support and develop strong working relationships with outside agencies and SMBC SEND support provisions.
• In support of the SENCO, to oversee the development of alternative and additional learning opportunities for a range of student groups including those experiencing difficulties in accessing mainstream learning and teaching, EHCP students on the SEND register and other vulnerable groups and those with records of poor behaviour and attendance.
• In support of the SENCO, to assist in leading and managing the support for SEND students requiring examination access arrangements via the SEND team in liaison with Subject areas, the SLT and the Examinations Officer.

If you are interested in applying to take on an important role with responsibility as part of our SEND team to help us to continue our drive for further success, then I would be pleased to receive an application from you. Please visit our website, https://stockportschool.net/ or contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs J Richards at [e-mail] regarding any enquiries. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 10th December 2025, although the school reserves the right to close the deadline sooner dependent upon applications.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the DBS.