At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engagement with parents and carers to enhance SEND co-production activities.
- Company: South Tyneside Council, dedicated to supporting children and young people with SEND.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families with SEND.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
As part of our strive to ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in South Tyneside have the best start in life, we are looking to recruit a number of new posts to work across our Children’s, Adult’s and Families Group.
As a Participation and Engagement Officer (SEND), you will lead on work with parents and carers across the local area to ensure they are at the heart of any SEND co-production activities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council to embed participation and engagement principles, raise the profile of SEND and extend opportunities for colleagues to support participation and engagement.
You will also lead and maintain the SEND Local Offer to ensure it meets the needs of parents/carers and children/young people within the local area and the requirements set out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
The successful applicant will need to evidence they have appropriate qualifications and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs & disabilities and excellent working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre‑employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
Closing date: Noon, Monday 10 August 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Participation and Engagement Officer (SEND), 29.6 hpw employer: South Tyneside Council
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