Participation and Engagement Officer (SEND), 29.6 hpw
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
20/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/08/2026 12:00
Salary:
£33,699 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Education, SEND and Inclusion, SEND Services
Further Information
Participation and Engagement Officer (SEND), 29.6 hpw
(Education, SEND and Inclusion, SEND Services)
£33,699 pa pro rata
As part of our strive to ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in South Tyneside have the best start in life we are looking to recruit a number of new posts to work across our Children’s, Adult’s and Families Group.
As a Participation and Engagement Officer (SEND), you will lead on work with parents and carers across the local area to ensure they are at the heart of any SEND co-production activities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Council to embed participation and engagement principles, raise the profile of SEND and extend opportunities for colleagues to support participation and engagement. You will also lead maintain the SEND Local Offer to ensure it meets the needs of parents/carers and children/young people within the local area and the requirements set out in the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
The successful applicant will need to evidence they have appropriate qualifications and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs & disabilities and excellent working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Gibbons, SEND Strategic Development Officer on 07971715883 or via email at Rebecca.Gibbons@southtyneside.gov.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, Monday 10 August 2026
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19 August 2026
Please note
This job is closed for applications.