SEND Case Officer
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School:
Tees Valley Education -
Location:
Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland -
Salary:
NJC SCP 24 – 26 FTE £35,412 to £37,280 (pro rata £32,946 to £34,685) -
Hours:
37 (Term Time Only with up to plus 4 weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
14th May 2026
About the role we are looking to appoint:
As part of the Trust’s commitment to strengthening inclusion at every level, and in response to the national SEND and Inclusion reforms, the Trust has reviewed its structure. The SEND and inclusion team has been enhanced at academy level through the appointment of Deputy Headteachers with a lead for Pastoral and Inclusion and, at a Trust level, with the permanent appointment of a Deputy CEO for Inclusion, Standards and Sustainability. This structure is designed to deliver sustainable improvement and to continue to grow inclusive provision, underpinned by a culture of creativity, curiosity, care, courage and commitment.
Therefore, the trust is seeking to appoint two pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable SEND Case Officers to support the SEND and Inclusion Business Manager (new role), by ensuring effective and timely assessments, reviews, monitoring and access of children and young people aged 2–16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the trust. This role will support with ensuring quality assurance across all processes and will represent the Trust on stakeholder groups to advocate for pupils’ needs and promote best practice.
The post holder will have operational responsibility for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) including referrals and coordinating the annual review process, preparing documentation, leading review meetings and liaising with professionals and teaching staff. This will involve working closely with the Senior Leadership Teams within academies on all referrals, in-year consultation response paperwork, supporting this preparation of tribunal paperwork and with High Needs Funding applications, administration and tracking individual pupil funding. Liaising with a range of partners, the SEND Case Officer will ensure that pupils with SEND receive appropriate and timely support and achieve the best possible outcomes. The post holders will report directly to the Deputy CEO for Inclusion, Standards and Sustainability and work closely with Trust SEND and Inclusion Business Manager and the wider trust SEND and Inclusion team.
The closing date is 14/05/2026 at 9am.
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Job description and Person SpecificationTees Valley Education
Tees Valley Education Multi-Academy Trust (TVEd) was established in 2005,building on five years of successful collaboration between Brambles and
Pennyman Primary Academies. This partnership laid the foundation for a trust
committed to excellence in education and community impact. Later that year,
Dormanstown joined the trust, further strengthening its reach and capabilities.
In 2018, Wilton Primary Academy became part of the trust, marking another
significant milestone in its growth.
That same year, TVEd proudly opened Discovery Special Academy, the first free
school in Middlesbrough, providing tailored education to children with special
educational needs. In August 2022, Discovery Special Academy transitioned into
a state-of-the-art, purpose-designed building, enabling the expansion of its
provision to include secondary-age children.
2025 is a milestone year for the Trust as it proudly marks its 10th anniversary.
Over the past decade, the Trust has dedicated itself to fostering positive change
and making a meaningful impact in the community. This special anniversary
offers an opportunity to reflect on its achievements, celebrate the partnerships
and support that have made them possible, and renew its commitment to
building a brighter future. The Trust looks forward to continuing its journey
towards leaving a 100-year legacy of innovation, growth, and service for
generations to come. Visit School Website
Applying by post
FTO: Mrs Lucy Simpson
PA to the CEO and the Executive Team
Tees Valley Education
c/o Pennyman Primary Academy
Fulbeck Road
Middlesbrough
TS3 0QS
