Outreach (Physical) Moving and Handling Training Officer

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Oak Field Outreach (Physical) Moving and Handling Training Officer

Part time (22.5 or 30 hours/week, in school hours), term time only

GLPC-E SCP 12-19 (£29,542-£33,119) pro rata = approx £14,759-£17,073 (3 days) or

GLPC-E SCP 12-19 (£29,542-£33,119) pro rata = approx £19,679-£22,765 (4 days)

Oak Field School is a Special School for 160 pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of learning and physical disabilities, broadly SLD (severe learning difficulties) and PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties). The Oak Field Outreach (Physical) service, led by a Lead Teacher, provides targeted support for pupils with Physical Disabilities (PD) in a wide range of mainstream settings.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic and experienced/quick-learning Moving and Handling Training Officer, with a strong background/interest in the field of Physical Disability and SEND. The post holder will work under the direction of the Oak Field Outreach Higher Level Moving and Handling Training Officer to enable children and young people with a physical disability to access learning in mainstream schools and pre-school settings in Nottingham City. This is a permanent part-time post.

The service would welcome applications from experienced IOSH-accredited candidates, but would also be very interested to hear from candidates with a strong background in moving and handling who would consider themselves confident and competent enough to undertake the 5-day IOSH training and to be able to perform effectively in this role very swiftly. If in doubt re your suitability for this role, please contact Jane Buckley (Outreach Lead Teacher) before you apply – applications will only be considered from candidates who fulfil these criteria.

Under the direction of the Higher Level Moving and Handling Training Officer, the focus of this post is to co-design, review, develop, deliver and evaluate Moving and Handling training for colleagues in mainstream settings who are supporting children and young people with PD. It is also to provide in-school advice and support to these mainstream settings, which includes writing, reviewing and evaluating pupil-specific Moving and Handling Plans, and offering follow-up advice, guidance and training for staff, as appropriate, to ensure safe moving and handling practice. The Outreach team actively promotes effective multi-disciplinary team partnerships, and has a responsibility to provide and maintain specialist equipment. The successful candidate will be expected to be proactive in seeking and developing their own CPD. For further detail re this role, please see the job description and person specification.

The postholder will be expected to observe the school’s and the Outreach service’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety; they will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. As this post involves travelling between schools, it is essential that the post holder has their own car, and a current driving licence; claimed mileage will be reimbursed.

Working hours for this post are 8.20am-4.20pm, with 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak.

Since the Oak Field Outreach Service is a unique specialised service within the city of Nottingham, we strongly advise that before you apply for this post you arrange to talk to Jane Buckley. This opportunity is available between 9.30am and 4.30pm, and we would strongly encourage you to do this, to support your application.

Please note that the school is on half term from Mon 19 - Fri 30 October,

Applications close on: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9am via eteach

Provisional interview date: to be confirmed

For the Personal Statement section of the application form, please write a covering letter (2 sides max) outlining your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to this post.

Safeguarding Statement

A commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential, and the successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check carried out prior to commencing employment.