SEND Moving & Handling Specialist for Inclusive Education

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

DBS check

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a dedicated SEND Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling) to join the Specialist Inclusion Team in Halifax. The role focuses on assessments, equipment provision and safeguarding across Calderdale’s educational settings.

The post requires Level 3+ SEND qualification, experience with cognition/learning needs, and delivering staff training. Flexible hybrid work and DBS clearance are included.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in SEND or related field.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly cognition and learning needs.
• Understands effective SEND interventions and support strategies.
• Experience working in educational settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professionals.
• Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist moving and handling assessments for children and young people with SEND, identifying appropriate support and equipment.
• Work with schools and educational settings across Calderdale to build capacity and inclusive practice.
• Deliver specialist advice, guidance and support to staff on moving and handling plans and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver high-quality training programmes, including the Council's Moving and Handling training offer for educational settings.
• Maintain and quality assure pupil risk assessments, moving and handling records and the borough sling database.
• Act as a key contact for schools and professionals seeking moving and handling advice.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and SEND processes.
• Collaborate with children, families and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote health, safety and risk awareness across settings.
• Contribute to ongoing development of SEND services and inclusive practice.
• Maintain accurate records and data to support delivery and reporting.
• Keep professional knowledge up to date with annual Key Trainer and Risk Assessor updates.

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking a dedicated SEND Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling) to join the Specialist Inclusion Team in Halifax. The role focuses on assessments, equipment provision and safeguarding across Calderdale’s educational settings.

The post requires Level 3+ SEND qualification, experience with cognition/learning needs, and delivering staff training. Flexible hybrid work and DBS clearance are included.