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SEND Officer

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Posting date: 03 July 2025
Salary: £29,267.00 to £31,050.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 August 2025
Location: West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH
Company: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG5866-BK1345864WakSO

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Summary

SEND Officer

Ref: 110888

Location: Wakefield College - The post is based at our Wakefield site. However, the post holder will also be required to work flexibly across our Castleford and Selby sites, as and when required to do so, in attending meetings or to assist in providing cover for other colleagues.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £29,267 to £31,050 per annum

*Please note that this is primarily an administrative role and not a direct learner support role*

We have an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and positive team. The role is varied with lots of opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge.

As a SEND Officer you will, provide a professional, efficient, and excellent customer focused service to coordinate processes related to SEND and High Needs students. You will also communicate with external partners in all matters relating to SEND Students for the Group.

This role is primarily an administrative role, therefore this role is perfect for someone who is organised, proactive, and has experience of working in a fast-paced environment, as well as working hard to meet tight deadlines.

This is a very diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.

You will:


Lead Group administrative processes for a caseload of SEND students to ensure an outstanding student experience
Communicate effectively with external partners in all matters relating to SEND students
Process ALS/SEND/EHCP supporting documentation and data recording


For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.

You will have:


GCSE’s A*- C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent
L2 Qualification in SEND or be willing to work towards
A Level 3 qualification in an administration, customer service or business-related subject (or other relevant A Levels, NVQ, BTEC etc)
An IT qualification e.g CLAIT, ECDL or equivalent is desirable but not essential


See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.



Benefits include:

-Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave + bank holidays + college closure days)

-Personal and Professional Development opportunities

-Discounted Metro Card Scheme

-Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

-Cycle to Work Scheme

-Access to Employee Assistance Program

-Reduced price personal gym membership

-Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)

-Staff Recognition Awards



Closing date: 20th July 2025

Interview date: 23rd July 2025

Please note direct applicants only – no agency CV’s



We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

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