At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality SEND services and manage complex caseloads for families.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Chatham, Kent, focused on improving lives.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND and strong knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 74000 - 74000 £ per year.
Post-14 Senior SEND Officer
Salary: 370 Per Day Umbrella
Location: Chatham, Kent
Contract: 3 months initially, potential for extension
Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days per week in the office (non-negotiable)
The Role
Working closely with the Assessment Team Lead, you will support the delivery of a high-quality statutory SEND service, ensuring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced to a high standard and within statutory timescales. You will manage a complex caseload, coordinate multi-agency assessments, support colleagues with case discussions and quality assurance, and help ensure families receive a positive and transparent experience throughout the EHC assessment process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting and amending high-quality, outcome-focused EHCPs.
- Coordinating professional advice and multi-agency contributions to EHC assessments.
- Monitoring statutory timescales and quality standards across the assessment process.
- Supporting families, young people and educational settings throughout the assessment journey.
- Providing guidance and case support to colleagues.
- Supporting service improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.
- Deputising for the Assessment Team Lead when required.
- Working collaboratively with education, health and social care partners.
To be successful, you will have:
- Significant experience working within a SEND environment.
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Senior SEND Officer - Interim in Medway employer: Ackerman Pierce Ltd
As a Senior SEND Officer in Chatham, Kent, you will join a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the delivery of high-quality services for families and young people. The company offers competitive pay, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a focus on teamwork and service improvement, this role provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about supporting special educational needs.
