School Placement Officer

School Placement Officer

Location: Trinity Special School (SEND), Dagenham

Salary: S02: £34,655 | Term time plus 5 days | Permanent

Hours: 35 hours | Monday to Friday

Closing date – Friday 5^th September 2025

Interview date - TBC

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? At Trinity Special School, we are committed to providing exceptional support and inclusive education for every learner.

Overview

We are now seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented School Placement Officer to join our team and help shape the future of our students through effective placement coordination, strategic planning, and collaborative partnerships.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage pupil placements across all key stages, including post-16 and post-19 transitions.
• Lead on SEND consultations and tribunal processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Act as a key liaison between the school, local authorities, families, and external agencies.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to school improvement through data analysis and reporting.
• Ensure smooth transitions for students and maintain accurate records of NEET outcomes.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience in SEND processes, EHCPs, and educational placements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and data management skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and achieving the best outcomes for students with SEND.
• A relevant qualification in education or administration (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or above) is essential, along with evidence of continued professional development in SEND or education law.

If the answer to all the questions above is YES, then we want to hear from you.

CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted

Only those applicants that are shortlisted will be notified of the interviews

Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches and their referees contacted prior to the interview.

An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.