Specialist Inclusion Officer - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

Job Overview

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust seeks a Specialist Inclusion Officer to support the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality inclusive practice across the Trust. The role will coordinate, develop, and strengthen provision for pupils with SEND, working centrally across multiple settings with SENDCos, school leaders, and central colleagues to ensure consistency, compliance and effective practice.

The postholder will:

• Co‑ordinate and enhance SEND provision across the Trust.
• Connect systems and improve information flow to support schools in delivering impactful inclusive provision.
• Shape and refine practices and systems in response to emerging priorities.
• Facilitate collaboration among central and school‑based staff.

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant experience supporting pupils with SEND in an educational setting.
• Experience working with pupils with complex needs such as ASD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Experience using technology to advance pupils’ learning.
• Good understanding of SEND law and inclusive practice within schools.

• Opportunities across the MAT to enhance skills at both primary and secondary levels.
• Exceptional CPD provision, including work with national and international experts.
• A supportive working environment and team ethos.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Location:

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, Waterloo Road, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 4ND

Salary:
Band E SCP 18–25 £ 31,537 – £36,363 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £28,100 – £32,866 per annum)

Hours:

37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:
Sunday 5th July 2026

All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.