SEND Officer
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Job Summary
- Role: SEND Officer
- Academy: Outwood Academy Hemsworth
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Salary (Actual Salary): 27428.47 - 29206.62 (Grade 8 SCP 18-21)
- Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Term Time plus 5 Days
Are you deeply knowledgeable about SEND legislation and passionate about translating policy into impactful student support Join us as a SEND Officer where you will be key to ensuring statutory compliance with Sections 6 and 9 of the SEND Code of Practice and delivering tailored interventions. This management position requires dedication to detail strong leadership in deploying resources and expertise in managing formal paperwork associated with individualized support.
Welcome from the Principal:
I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hemsworth an 11-18 Academy in the Historic Market Town of Hemsworth West Yorkshire. We have a relentless focus on learning underpinned by a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich every student.
As part of the Outwood Family since 2018 we provide the very best holistic education within a safe and secure community. We recently completed a multi-million pound development including a new 17-classroom teaching block and are proud to hold Gold Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health.
We actively work to reduce staff workload allowing more time to focus on our vision: students first raising standards and transforming lives. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher this is the place for you.
If you share our passion for making a real difference we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please contact
Responsibilities
You will manage the formal documentation process including arranging and chairing EHCP Review meetings within statutory timeframes ensuring the review paperwork is sent promptly to the Local Authority. You will manage Teaching Assistants ensuring effective deployment of resources to meet the needs of all SEND students.
Key duties involve developing and monitoring effective Individual Education Plans (IEPs) ensuring all students on the SEN Register have robust One Page Profiles and managing a student caseload. Furthermore you will provide training and guidance to academy staff on differentiation strategies and ensure the Exam Access Arrangement process is compliant with JCQ Regulations.
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Qualifications
Experience of working within a school environment and specifically with children with complex Special Needs and/or disabilities is essential. Candidates must demonstrate proven experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.
The role requires the ability to track and analyse data to identify students that require intervention proficiency in standard ICT packages and a detailed understanding of the JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures. Willingness and ability to obtain or enhance qualifications for development is required.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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About Company
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER? Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer: Your starting salary with annual increments plus in ... View more
