SEND Support Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date: 26/11/2025
Advert End Date: 11/12/2025 12:00
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 7 - SCP 11 £26,403 - £28,142 per annum FTE. Actual Salary £23,402 - £24,304 per annum
Job Category: Schools - Support
Vacancy ID: 289214
Employment Location: Bedlington
Closing date: 11 Dec
Further Information
SEND Support Officer
Permanent
Required January 2026
37 hours per week
Term Time plus 5 additional days
Grade 3 SCP 7 - SCP 11
£26,403 - £28,142 per annum FTE
Actual Salary £23,402 - £24,304 per annum
Bedlington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a SEND Support Officer to join our dedicated team.
Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Bedlington Academy is a loyal and close‑knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
Our Commitments
We are committed to:
* A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
* A positive and caring ethos
* An excellent learning environment and resources
* A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
What We Offer
* National Terms and Conditions of Employment
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
* Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
* Discounted gym membership
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
Qualifications
* Hold a Level 3 qualification in an appropriate area (or equivalent).
* Have experience of working with secondary age children in/out of school.
* Be proactive and self‑motivated.
* Have a flexible approach to work.
Deadline
11th December 2025, noon
Interviews will take place week commencing 15th December 2025.
How to Apply
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Application forms should be returned to: kelly.saunders@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kelly Saunders, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.
You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Trusts Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.
Supporting Documents
* Bedlington Academy SEND Support Officer.pdf (818.43 KB)
* NELT APPLICATION FORM - Support.docx.docx (234.33 KB)
* NELT info pack October 2025.pdf (1.93 MB)
* Privacy Notice Workforce.pdf (198.9 KB)
* Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.pdf (144.02 KB)
* NELT brochure 2025.pdf (564.75 KB)
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