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SEND Officer (on-site)
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SEND Officer (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover) (on-site)
Salary: £30,168 per annum pro rata
Hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
(Working 29.6 hours per week, for 52 weeks per year equates to a salary of £24,134.4 per annum)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the role of a SEND Officer to provide an outstanding service for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). If you are passionate about removing barriers for young people and supporting them to achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.
You will be working alongside peer SEND Officers within the dedicated team who collectively work together to ensure that learners with identified additional learning needs are able to access their education to the best of their ability and make progress towards achieving their outcomes.
You will be working closely with young people and families, curriculum teams, and external agencies, with a commitment to ensuring the young person’s views and wishes are central to the process and that timeframes are being met.
You will have good knowledge and understanding of the requirements for education providers arising from the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice (2014), and a relevant degree or equivalent in demonstrable experience.
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We are looking for potential, not an exact match. We recognise you may not meet all of the essential criteria but if you have experience of SEND, initiative, good communication skills, and can work as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.
About Suffolk New College
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff, and community member can reach their full potential.
Further Information
For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk
Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday October 13th 2026
Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date if we have sufficient applications. We reserve the right to interview immediately.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.
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Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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