Inclusion Officer in Sheffield

Responsibilities include coordinating, writing, and delivering high quality, holistic EHC plans for children and young people with SEND (0-25 years) in accordance with the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. Manage own caseload and provide ongoing support to parents and schools to ensure educational provision remains appropriate throughout the learner's time in provision. Act as main point of contact for parents, schools and other agencies involved with a child/young person with SEN. Provide information and advice on statutory SEN processes to schools, parents and other agencies. Attend multi‑agency and statutory meetings such as Annual Reviews of a child/young person's Education Health and Care Plan.

Qualifications include an understanding of or experience of working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in an educational setting. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage large caseloads within tight deadlines and legal timescales, and embrace change. Excellent written English and organisational skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations and experience working in multi‑agency settings. Desirable knowledge of the statutory assessment process and annual reviews.

Benefits and Working Conditions: Full‑time employees work 37 hours per week for 52 weeks a year with a generous holiday entitlement. Flexible working opportunities are available, including reduced‑hour contracts, part time, or job sharing. Salary is at the bottom of the grade unless evidence of a higher basic pay is provided. Equality of pay is extremely important to us; all roles at Sheffield City Council are undergoing evaluation which may result in changes to pay arrangements from 2026.

EEO Statement: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We also support staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals and will require relevant safeguarding checks as appropriate to the role.