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SEND Officer

Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA

This job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,951.00 - £33,928.00 Annually (FTE) £34,273 to £37,569 FTE / £30,951 to £33,928 actual salary

SEND Officer job summary

Full time hours preferred (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday), term time plus two weeks (41 weeks)

Working closely with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo, you will oversee the statutory processes, maintain impeccable records, and serve as a key point of contact for families, staff, and external agencies.

The role involves providing high-level administrative expertise to the SEND leadership team, with specific responsibility for coordinating the statutory EHCP annual review cycle. The SEND Officer will ensure the school remains fully compliant with the SEND Code of Practice while maintaining proactive and professional communication with key stakeholders: parents, school staff, and external agencies.

A detailed job description for the role is attached.

We are looking for someone who brings a blend of exceptional administrative skill and genuine empathy. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: Previous experience working within a school SEND department or local authority SEND team is highly desirable.

• Knowledge: A solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.

• Organisation: Incredible attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with warmth, discretion, and professionalism.

• Tech-Savvy: High proficiency in school Management Information Systems (e.g., SIMS, Bromcom) and MS Office/Google Workspace.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive and friendly working environment with a range of benefits including opportunities for continued professional development, a cycle to work scheme, on-site free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a staff wellbeing day per year and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service.

For further information, please contact Mrs Lisa Shackleton, HR Manager on 01256 702700 or lisa.shackleton@rmays.com. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Robert May's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robert May's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-may-s-school

Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

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