SEND Officer

Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a busy environment and is motivated by supporting young people to succeed? We are seeking a dedicated SEND Officer to join our secondary school team and play a key role in ensuring high‑quality provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

In this vital role, you will support the SEND department by coordinating essential processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting pupils and ensuring communication flows smoothly between staff, students, families, and external agencies. You will help to ensure that statutory requirements are met, documentation is up to date, and that the systems supporting SEND provision run efficiently and effectively.

You will be a confident communicator, a careful planner, and someone who can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. Working closely with the SENDCo and wider school team, you will contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment where every learner can thrive.

St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.