SEND Officer

3-4 months contract Role with a local authority

Job Purpose

To manage andcoordinate a caseload of children and young people with Special EducationalNeeds and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring full compliance with statutoryrequirements under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code ofPractice (2015). The role focuses on Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) andpost-16/18 transitions, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and review ofEducation, Health and Care (EHC) processes to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Manage a high-volume caseload (approximately 200 cases)independently, ensuring all statutory duties and service standards are met.

Coordinate the full EHC needs assessment, planning, andreview processes, including drafting, issuing, and amending EHC Plans withinstatutory timescales.

Attend and chair annual reviews, transition reviews, andother relevant meetings to support effective outcomes and PfA planning.

Work collaboratively with families, schools, post-16providers, health professionals, social care teams, and partner agencies tosecure appropriate provision and placements.

Promote and embed the voice of children and young people,ensuring their views and aspirations inform all decision-making.

Essential Experience Required

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a SEND Officer orin a similar role.

Strong working knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood (PfA)and post-16/18 SEND processes.

Proven experience managing a high-volume caseload andmeeting statutory deadlines.

Experience of attending and chairing annual reviews andmulti-agency meetings.

Essential Qualifications Required

Relevantqualification in education, social care, or a related field (or equivalentexperience).

Intermediate workingknowledge of:

Capita ONE / MRIsystems

Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Outlook)

SharePoint

Availability to workfull-time (5 days per week) to support service delivery requirements.

Additional information to note

Working hours: 37 hours per week.

Location: Floor 2nd , Time Square, RG12 1JD

Enhanced DBS required.

We work on bi-weekly schedule

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.  

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