SEND Support Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,641 i £30,201 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £28,641 - £30,201 FTE - SAT D |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | ME10 1PF |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Swale Academies Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Westlands School
£28,641 - £30,201 FTE - SAT D
37 hours per week, All Year Round
September 2025 Start
w/c 25th August 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic SEND Support Officer to join our fantastic SEND department and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring all students with Special Educational Needs receive the necessary support and education to make excellent progress across the board. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and passionate commitment to improving attainment.
SEND provision at Westlands
The Inclusion Department co-ordinates the provision across the school for pupils who have identified special educational needs. A range of intervention strategies are used which are personalised to the needs of individual students. Not all pupils with special educational needs are taught within the inclusion unit or in one of our specialist resource units; pupils access the class best suited to their level of achievement.
The Pyramid Centre Specialist Resourced Units cater for pupils with a high level of SEND, who have an EHCP. Admission to the units are managed by the local authority. The referral pathway is through the LA, no pupil can be admitted without the prior agreement of KCC. Further details can be found in our admissions policy. Pupils who are attached to these units are taught in the mainstream school.
Our purpose built centre includes the Dyslexia Provision and Physical Disability Unit. It has three classrooms and a specially fitted Physical Disability suite. Some specialised teaching is undertaken here to meet the needs of those pupils with dyslexia who have been allocated a formal placement by the local authority.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Access to training and development
On-site Parking
Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Christina Honess, Headteacher, at Christina.honess@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Our School -
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
£28,641 - £30,201 FTE - SAT D
37 hours per week, All Year Round
September 2025 Start
w/c 25th August 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic SEND Support Officer to join our fantastic SEND department and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring all students with Special Educational Needs receive the necessary support and education to make excellent progress across the board. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and passionate commitment to improving attainment.
SEND provision at Westlands
The Inclusion Department co-ordinates the provision across the school for pupils who have identified special educational needs. A range of intervention strategies are used which are personalised to the needs of individual students. Not all pupils with special educational needs are taught within the inclusion unit or in one of our specialist resource units; pupils access the class best suited to their level of achievement.
The Pyramid Centre Specialist Resourced Units cater for pupils with a high level of SEND, who have an EHCP. Admission to the units are managed by the local authority. The referral pathway is through the LA, no pupil can be admitted without the prior agreement of KCC. Further details can be found in our admissions policy. Pupils who are attached to these units are taught in the mainstream school.
Our purpose built centre includes the Dyslexia Provision and Physical Disability Unit. It has three classrooms and a specially fitted Physical Disability suite. Some specialised teaching is undertaken here to meet the needs of those pupils with dyslexia who have been allocated a formal placement by the local authority.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Access to training and development
On-site Parking
Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Christina Honess, Headteacher, at Christina.honess@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact Recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Our School -
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement.
We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.