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Outwood Academy City, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8SS13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm Friday 8am to 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Minimum Salary 28961.14 Maximum Salary 30435.94
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate is expected to a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory safeguarding guidance. The SEND Officer will manage a caseload of EHCPs or high needs SEND Support plans, including those undergoing statutory assessments. The SEND Officer will also line manage our Bridge provision and ELSA assistants, as well as contributing to the CPD offer for staff as appropriate.
As part of a growing multi-academy trust, the successful candidate will be well supported and have access to a range of high quality professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education.
What the school offers its staff
We have a strong team of experienced teachers of SEND, specialist and advanced teaching assistants including those that are ELSA and ELKLAN trained. Our Dog Mentor scheme introduced in September 2026 provides support to many of our students and offers a truly unique support package. Academy teaching assistants form a significant part of our team and provide that 1:1 or small group support to allow all students to access our universal inclusive classrooms. Our SEND Advocacy scheme has allowed the school to collaborate with many external agencies including the Autism Education Trust and Neuroinclusive Education Network, as well as being a key partner in developing the ‘Experts At Hand’ model in Sheffield. We encourage any prospective candidate to visit our school to see for themselves why our inclusive practice is at the heart of everything we do.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Outwood Academy City
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Outwood Academy City website
- Email address
- s.day@city.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 0114 2358120
'New leaders have begun to transform the culture of the school' (Ofsted Nov 2024) so come and join us on the continuation of our transformative journey. Serving the bustling city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy City was constructed in 2011 with state-of-the-art facilities and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust three years later. The school has undergone a huge transformation for its 1200 students, with an innovative curriculum and a personalised approach to learning, enabling our young people to realise their vocational, practical, creative and academic abilities. 'Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum that the school has carefully sequenced' (Ofsted Nov 2024) to ensure that we give our young people the best chance to succeed. Our students are a really special group of young people, and they are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our ambitious curriculum, and, as a result of 'high-quality pastoral care’, our students thrive and are proud to be a Citizen. Come and take a look at what we offer, and see if you could be a part of Team City - #WeAreCity and we are striving for excellence. Will you join us?
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy City
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.day@city.outwood.com.
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