Student Support Role

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.

The SEND Officer will work directly with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) to drive the Academy's SEND strategy and provision by:

• Strategic Support: Assist the SENCo in the identification, assessment, and strategic planning to meet the diverse needs of students with additional learning needs and EHCPs.
• Case Management & Monitoring: Arrange, implement, and rigorously monitor the effectiveness of Student Support Plans (SSPs), ensuring they are impactful and up-to-date.
• Funding & Legal Compliance: Manage and submit direct applications to the Local Authority for additional support and funding, ensuring all legal deadlines are strictly met.
• Exam Access Arrangements: Directly support the SENCo in coordinating and implementing appropriate Exam Access Arrangements for qualifying students.
• External Liaison: Coordinate and collaborate with a wide range of external agencies to secure holistic and comprehensive wider support for our students.
• Line Management & Deployment: Lead and line manage the Academy's team of Teaching Assistants (TAs), focusing on their optimal deployment, professional development, and effectiveness across the Academy.

This is a high-stakes role demanding exceptional capability. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 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.

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A message about Outwood Academy Normanby from our Principal:

Thank you for your interest in joining Outwood Academy Normanby. We are delighted you are considering joining our team and I am proud to share more about our academy, our community, and the exciting opportunities that await you here.

Outwood Academy Normanby serves the communities of Normanby, South Bank, Grangetown and Eston in Teesside. These are communities with a rich history and a strong sense of local pride. Like many areas, they also face socio-economic challenges. This context means that our students arrive with a diverse range of experiences and starting points. This presents a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for educators who are passionate about making a real difference.

At Outwood Academy Normanby it is our clear intent that all students deserve every opportunity to reach their full potential. This unwavering belief drives everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and determination they need to succeed in life.

Working at Outwood Academy Normanby is not without its challenges. You will be teaching and nurturing students who may have experienced significant disadvantages, and who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning. You will need to be adaptable, resilient, and possess a genuine commitment to inclusive practices. You will need to be creative in your approach to teaching and learning, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure every student thrives.

However, the rewards of working in this community are immense. Seeing the progress our students make, witnessing their confidence grow, and knowing that you have played a part in shaping their futures is an incredibly powerful and fulfilling experience. We are a close-knit and supportive staff team who are dedicated to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our students. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the Outwood Family of Schools.

We always recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a tangible and sustained difference to the lives of our students. If you are ready to embrace the challenges and celebrate the rewards of working in our community, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our academy and our values, and welcome visits to our school to meet with me and our team.

Mark Robinson

Please contact our HR team on should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the department to see what we have to offer. If you share our vision of "Students First", then why not join our family?