Specialist Training & Development Officer (SPTS Officer)

£14.82-£16.62 per hour

Term time: 39 Working Weeks, 5 days per week (25 hrs)

Hours: 9am-14.30pm - Monday to Friday

Shape Inclusive Education Across Somerset

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs?

Do you thrive in a role where organisation, collaboration and innovation come together? Teaching Personnel is supporting the recruitment of a Specialist Training & Development Officer to join a highly regarded SEND-focused training service based in Yeovil.

This exciting opportunity would suit an individual with strong administrative, coordination and relationship-building skills who is committed to supporting educational excellence across specialist and mainstream settings.

About the Position

As a Specialist Training & Development Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and organisation of professional learning programmes for education professionals.

Working within a specialist training environment, you will help coordinate courses, liaise with schools and external partners, maintain records, support event delivery and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality SEND and SEMH training provision.

• Coordinate training programmes and events
• Maintain accurate records and databases
• Communicate with schools, professionals and partner organisations
• Support course bookings and administration
• Assist with resource preparation and training logistics
• Contribute to projects that improve educational outcomes
• Work collaboratively within a specialist support team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role with meaningful impact and who values working within an organisation dedicated to inclusion and positive outcomes for children and young people.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational ability
• High attention to detail
• Confidence using administrative systems
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Experience within education, training or SEND environments is advantageous
• A proactive and solution-focused approach

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Access to free and discounted CPD opportunities
• Competitive pay packages
• Pension contributions
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Long-term and permanent opportunities within specialist education

If you are looking for a rewarding position where your work helps shape inclusive practice across schools and educational settings, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya for further information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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