SEND Student Support Officer

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026 (to be agreed)

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,791.91 - £31,002.77 Annually (Actual)

SEND Student Support Officer job summary

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to undertake a new role for the school, working as a key part of our Learning Support Team. This role will play a key part in the EHCP Annual review process, working with colleagues, external agencies, students and their parents and carers. The role will become a key part of our SEND and Pastoral Support Team.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience in working with young people, an understanding of statutory and practical application of SEND support and a desire to work within a capable and caring team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher with responsibilities for SEND.

The full-time post is for 37 hours per week over 5 days, 39 weeks per year. This is term time plus training days.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kesgrave High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1858 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kesgrave High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kesgrave-high-school

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

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