Student Support Role - SEND Officer
Outwood Academy Normanby
Start Date: January 2026 (or earlier if possible)
Salary: Grade 8, SCP 18 - 21 (£20,757 - £21,814)
Working Pattern: 28 hours, 4 days per week; term time only, plus four additional days.
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
This is an exciting, challenging, and highly influential role at the forefront of supporting our community's most vulnerable children. As a SEND Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring every student with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), receives the precise support required to thrive.
You will be central to making a tangible, significant difference in the educational journeys of these students.
Responsibilities
* Assist the SENCo in the identification, assessment, and strategic planning to meet the diverse needs of students with additional learning needs and EHCPs.
* Arrange, implement, and rigorously monitor the effectiveness of Student Support Plans (SSPs), ensuring they are impactful and up-to-date.
* Manage and submit direct applications to the Local Authority for additional support and funding, ensuring all legal deadlines are strictly met.
* Directly support the SENCo in coordinating and implementing appropriate Exam Access Arrangements for qualifying students.
* Coordinate and collaborate with a wide range of external agencies to secure holistic and comprehensive wider support for our students.
* Lead and line manage the Academy's team of Teaching Assistants (TAs), focusing on their optimal deployment, professional development, and effectiveness across the Academy.
Qualifications
* Exceptional Organisation & Prioritisation: Proven ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and consistently meet strict statutory and legal deadlines.
* Professionalism & Sensitivity: Utmost professionalism, discretion, and empathy in managing sensitive issues and working with our most vulnerable students and their families.
* Collaborative Stakeholder Management: The ability to work seamlessly and build strong, trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders, including colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.
Benefits
* A competitive salary with pay progression.
* A fantastic pension and additional benefits.
* Flexible family‑friendly policies from day one.
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week (for teaching roles).
Safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Contact
Please contact our HR team on o.unthank@normanby.outwood.com should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the department to see what we have to offer.
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