Job Description

LS-TEN is a charity based in Hunslet in Leeds, delivering youth work, education and sport. This role is based within our onsite independent school.

We are currently recruiting for a SEND officer to support our SENDCo and work with our Chief Compliance Officer to support the overall school experience for our SEND students and their families.

Our Education provision is a DfE registered Independent School working with KS3 & 4 students who have a variety of needs and will potentially be re-engaging back into a mainstream education setting.

We want to hear from applicants who want to work in a small alternative school setting and enjoy being part of an active education team.

A full job description will be sent out with the application pack which will provide additional information. As a brief overview the role will include;

As SEND Officer you will support the fulfilment of the school's responsibilities in relation to Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans and reviews and help us to achieve the golden thread throughout all documentation and provision in school to ensure young people can fulfil their potential.

Your responsibilities will include responding to consultations from the Local Authority within statutory time frames and ensuring all paperwork involved with new students starting school is received and completed, liaising with parents and carers, previous settings, along with all other relevant stakeholders. You will support with student site visits and assist in getting young people settled with inductions.

Within the role you will also be responsible for processing pupil data across relevant systems as requested, such as admissions, leavers & census

As part of your role, you will assist in managing all stages of the EHCP process for all learners across our provision and maintain student files and records to ensure compliance with key local and national policies (SEND Code of Practice 2015).

Expectation:

QTS / QTLS (desirable) Experience of working with students with SEND / SEMH needs Ability to work in a team DSL trained (desirable)

As a school we will invest in development of the successful candidate and look at pathways to advance accreditation.Education staff are contracted to 37.5 hours a week over 47.6 weeks a year with whole department shut down during school holiday periods with exception of 15 training and preparation days a year.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check (LS-TEN will cover this cost).

Please visit our website for further information on our education team and programmes.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 23,000.00-31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

working with children: 2 years (required)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

QTS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025
Reference ID: LS-TEN/SENDOfficer
Expected start date: 19/08/2025