SEND Support Officer
1. £28,641 - £30,201 FTE (£25,378 - £26,761 Pro Rata) - SAT D
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: September 2025
4. Close Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025
5. Westlands School
6. £28,641 - £30,201 FTE (£25,378 - £26,761 Pro Rata) - SAT D
7. 37 hours per week, Term Time, plus 10 additional days (40 weeks)
8. September 2025 Start
9. w/c 25th August 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic SEND Support Officer to join our fantastic SEND department and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring all students with Special Educational Needs receive the necessary support and education to make excellent progress across the board. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and passionate commitment to improving attainment.
SEND provision at Westlands
The Inclusion Department co-ordinates the provision across the school for pupils who have identified special educational needs. A range of intervention strategies are used which are personalised to the needs of individual students. Not all pupils with special educational needs are taught within the inclusion unit or in one of our specialist resource units; pupils access the class best suited to their level of achievement.
The Pyramid Centre Specialist Resourced Units cater for pupils with a high level of SEND, who have an EHCP. Admission to the units are managed by the local authority. The referral pathway is through the LA, no pupil can be admitted without the prior agreement of KCC. Further details can be found in our admissions policy. Pupils who are attached to these units are taught in the mainstream school.
Our purpose built centre includes the Dyslexia Provision and Physical Disability Unit. It has three classrooms and a specially fitted Physical Disability suite. Some specialised teaching is undertaken here to meet the needs of those pupils with dyslexia who have been allocated a formal placement by the local authority.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
10. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
11. Enhanced Maternity Pay
12. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
13. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
14. Access to training and development
15. On-site Parking
16. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
17. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
18. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?