Inclusion Officer - Behaviour Support

Role: Inclusion Officer

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £29,775.66 to £31,292.16 (Grade 8, SCP 18-21)

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 3:30pm Friday, Term Time only plus 15 days

Are you an expert in Inclusion practice committed to ensuring every student, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receives fully inclusive support? As the Inclusion Officer, you will ensure the academy strictly adheres to the SEND Code of Practice, leading the creation, monitoring, and review of tailored intervention plans (Wave 1, 2, and 3) to maximise the progress of vulnerable and disadvantaged students. This role involves complex administrative oversight, staff deployment, and direct student work.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

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If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at c.gamble@ormesby.outwood.com.

You will ensure the academy complies fully with the SEND Code of Practice, supporting the SENDCO in identifying needs and embedding inclusive interventions across the school. Key responsibilities involve arranging, developing, and monitoring effective plans such as Individual Health Care Plans and Behaviour Plans.

You must ensure SEN Support Interim Reviews are robustly completed within required timeframes and monitor student outcomes quarterly. This role requires effective deployment of resources, including Teaching Assistants, and supporting the Early Help Assessment, CP, CIN, and LAC processes. You will also manage Exam Access Arrangement referrals to ensure JCQ compliance.

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Required experience includes working within a school environment and direct experience with children exhibiting vulnerabilities, SEN, and behaviour difficulties. Candidates must possess experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.

Essential skills include the ability to effectively communicate, track and analyse data to identify students requiring intervention, and support the most disadvantaged to ensure full inclusive practice. An understanding of the JCQ Exam Access Arrangement procedures is required. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in youth/community work or a related area is desirable. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

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