This management post sits within SEND provision at Outwood Academy Redcar, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, with a start as soon as possible. The holder keeps the school compliant with the SEND Code of Practice, running EHCP review meetings, Individual Education Plans and exam access arrangements under JCQ rules. The role also manages teaching assistants and a student caseload, and runs on a full-time, term-time-plus-15-days pattern.
What the job involves
- Arrange and chair EHCP review meetings within statutory timeframes
- Ensure EHCP review paperwork is sent promptly to the Local Authority
- Ensure statutory compliance with Sections 6 and 9 of the SEND Code of Practice
- Manage Teaching Assistants and deploy resources to meet the needs of SEND students
- Develop and monitor Individual Education Plans
- Ensure every student on the SEN Register has a One Page Profile
- Manage a student caseload
- Provide training and guidance to academy staff on differentiation strategies
- Ensure the Exam Access Arrangement process complies with JCQ regulations
Qualifications
- Willingness to obtain or enhance qualifications for development
Experience
- Experience of working within a school environment
- Experience of working with children with complex special needs and/or disabilities
- Proven experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues
Skills & knowledge
- Deep knowledge of SEND legislation
- Attention to detail in managing formal paperwork for individual support
- Leadership in deploying resources
- Ability to track and analyse data to identify students needing intervention
- Proficiency in standard ICT packages
- Detailed understanding of JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures
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SEND Officer in North East employer: Outwood Grange Academies Trust
At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of over 30,000 pupils across our 41 schools. Our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering hands-on experience and excellent CPD opportunities in a tight-knit team environment. With competitive compensation and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in education, joining us as a Procurement Manager means contributing to a brighter future for our communities.
Contact Details:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust Recruitment Team
