SEND Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling)

Calderdale Council; 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

SEND Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling)

Calderdale is ambitious for all children and young people. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team and help ensure that children and young people with SEND can access the right support, at the right time, in the right way.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children, families, schools and educational settings across Calderdale to promote inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with cognition and learning needs.

As a Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling) within Calderdale's Specialist Inclusion Team, you will play a key role in helping children and young people with SEND access education safely, confidently and successfully. Working collaboratively with schools, colleges, families and professionals, you will provide specialist assessment, advice, training and practical support to ensure safe moving and handling practices are embedded across educational settings.

You will use your expertise to build the confidence and capability of staff, enabling them to effectively support children and young people whose needs require moving and handling assessments, equipment and specialist interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist moving and handling assessments for children and young people with SEND, identifying appropriate support, equipment and provision to promote safety, inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Work in partnership with schools, colleges and educational settings across Calderdale to build capacity and strengthen inclusive practice.
• Deliver specialist advice, guidance and support to staff, ensuring they feel confident in implementing 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-wide sling database.
• Act as a key point of contact for schools and professionals seeking advice on moving and handling matters.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, reviews and wider SEND processes in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families and multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and risk awareness, acting as a role model for good practice across settings.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of SEND services, strategy and inclusive practice across Calderdale.
• Maintain accurate records and data to support service delivery, quality assurance and reporting requirements.
• Keep your professional knowledge and specialist qualifications up to date, including annual Key Trainer and Risk Assessor updates.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

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

What we offer

In Calderdale, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to inclusion and ensuring all children and young people have the opportunity to thrive. We offer flexible hybrid working, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference across our schools and communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

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Company: Calderdale Council Salary: £19,318 to £20,907 a year Hours: Part-time Location: Halifax Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Summary

Help us build inclusive education across Calderdale

Calderdale is ambitious for all children and young people. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Specialist Officer (Moving & Handling) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team and