Add python send wrapper methods

[Thoralf-M]

Description of change

Add send wrapper methods so they're easier to use

Links to any relevant issues

Does the Python part of #544

Type of change

• Enhancement (a non-breaking change which adds functionality)

How the change has been tested

Running an example

Change checklist

• I have followed the contribution guidelines for this project
• I have performed a self-review of my own code
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• I have checked that new and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes