Student SEND/Medical Officer in Milnrow

We are seeking a highly organised, compassionate and proactive Student SEND/Medical Officer to join our dedicated team at Kingsway Park High School. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting students with SEND, medical conditions and additional needs, helping to ensure they can access education safely, successfully and confidently.

Working closely with the SEND team, pastoral colleagues, families and external professionals, you will coordinate SEND administration, medical provision and student welfare support. You will oversee healthcare plans, medical records, EHCP review processes and support arrangements, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, compliant and responsive to student needs. This varied role combines administration, coordination and direct student support, making a real difference to the educational experience and wellbeing of some of our most vulnerable learners.

What We Are Looking For

• Has experience working with children and young people.
• Can manage confidential information sensitively and maintain accurate records.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies.
• Has experience coordinating meetings, documentation and support processes.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Has a First Aid qualification or is willing to undertake training immediately.
• Ideally has experience within a school, SEND, pastoral or medical support setting and knowledge of EHCP processes, healthcare plans and safeguarding procedures.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school community with a strong sense of purpose.
• High-quality induction, training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and pastoral innovation.
• A generous holiday entitlement (term time only working).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Programme, including Cycle to Work and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Modern facilities and a welcoming working environment.

Kingsway Park High School is a vibrant, diverse school where staff are valued and students are at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership. Closing date Sunday 28th June 2026 (midnight) Interviews Monday 6th July 2026.

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.