SEND Support Officer

Vacancy Name

SEND Support Officer

Vacancy No

VN5837

Location City

Field Based

Location Postal Code

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per week

36.00

Working Days & Times

Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00

Friday - 09:00 - 15:30

Salary Minimum Pounds

£28000

Salary Maximum Pounds

£32000

Description

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

Role Information

The SEND Support Officer will provide specialist support to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and promoting inclusive practice. This role involves coordinating support plans, delivering interventions, and working collaboratively with staff and external agencies to enable learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Learner Support

• Assess individual needs and develop tailored support plans.
• Deliver targeted interventions and assistive technology support.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies to meet learner outcomes.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure adherence to the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
• Support EHCP reviews and contribute to statutory documentation.
• Conduct annual reviews in line with the statutory SEND Code of Practice.

Collaboration

• Work closely with teaching staff to embed inclusive strategies.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, health professionals, and external agencies.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on SEND best practice.

Safeguarding

• Act as a safeguarding advocate for learners with SEND.
• Escalate concerns promptly in line with policy.

GENERIC DUTIES

• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or [email protected]

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

Essentia Criteria

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified in SEND Level 5 Diploma in SEND, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and EHCP processes.
• Experience supporting learners with a range of needs in education settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in post-16 education or training environments.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to deliver staff training on SEND topics.

Key Attributes

• Empathy and resilience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and positive outcomes.

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!

Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible people & culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:

Alongside meaningful work and opportunities to develop your career, you'll have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Our Benefits

• 36-hour working week for all full-time employees. For many colleagues, this means an early finish at 3:30 pm on a Friday!
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave each year
• Additional annual leave entitlement linked to length of service from 2 years
• Westfield Health cashback healthcare scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Tech Scheme
• IKEA Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Exclusive retail, lifestyle, and education discounts
• Uniform provided
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee recognition initiatives and wellbeing support

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However, these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.

• Electric Car charging points
• Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
• Onsite Shower
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.

• Domestic Abuse Covenant
• Care Leaver Covenant
• Working Chance
• Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.

Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).

Education Level

NVQ/Diploma

Level of Vocational Experience

2 years

Applications Close Date

31 Oct 2026