Student Support Role - SEND Officer

Outwood; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Danum is seeking a SEND Officer to enhance support for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will join a highly organized and supportive environment dedicated to transforming lives, with responsibilities including compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and collaboration with external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and strategies to support vulnerable students is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo in addressing students' needs, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize

Collaboration

Job description

Description

SEND Officer
37 hours term time plus one week
Grade 8 SCP 1821 (26577..17)

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Mandy Crane

We are an Ofsted Good rated 1118 academy with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Our recent OFSTED inspection in 2024 praised us as a Good school, highlighting our inclusive environment where pupils of all backgrounds are supported to succeed. We value our staff and prioritize their training and wellbeing, fostering a supportive culture aimed at raising standards and promoting social and emotional development.

We have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, the IQM Award for Inclusion, the Eco Schools award, and the Leading the Way award for meeting all Gatsby Benchmarks.

We strive to reduce workload to enable staff to focus on student success. All academies in the Outwood Family have achieved the IQM Inclusive Schools Award, with many attaining Centre of Excellence or Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

Outwood Academy Danum places students at the centre, focusing on raising standards and transforming lives. As a SEND Officer, you will support our SENDCo in identifying and addressing students' needs, including those with EHCPs or requiring high needs funding, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to prioritize and meet deadlines, work independently, and collaborate with external agencies professionally. Experience with SEND and developing strategies to support vulnerable students is essential.

For more details, please view the job description and person specification.

For inquiries, contact Denise Godfrey.