Education - Education, SEND & Schools - All
Job Title
SEND Officer
Grade
BBU11
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU11 43,149 - 46,579
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37 & 22
Job Advert
Come and join one of the highest performing SEND teams in the country! Bedford Borough Council is one of only 25% of local authorities in England to receive the top grade at its Local Area SEND Inspection, with Ofsted and CQC inspectors specifically highlighting the performance of our statutory SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) team. Following further investment in the service, we are now growing and we want talented, committed people to grow with us.
As a SEND Officer you will manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, working directly with young people, families, education settings and partner agencies to ensure every child or young person gets the support they deserve. This is a rewarding role. You will need a good understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the statutory processes associated with EHC Plans. You will be managing a demanding caseload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be an excellent communicator, resilient and able to work independently and as part of a team.
In return, you will join a team that inspectors praised by name, with supportive systems, an administration team, a senior leadership team with a nationally recognised SEND improvement track record, and a real commitment to your professional development. A generous local government package includes defined benefit pension and hybrid working from our Bedford town centre base.
This is an exciting time to join a high performing team. If you are solution focused and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Applications are welcomed at all career stages, including those new to a local authority SEND officer role.
For an informal conversation, please contact Cheryl Toshack, Lead SEND Officer at Cheryl.toshack@bedford.gov.uk or on 01234 276139.
Closing Date: 21st October2026
Interview Date(s): 10th, 12th & 19th November 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Borough Hall, Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
Yes
Attachments
Job Profile
Attachments
Job Profile
SEND Officer Job Profile.pdf (132 Kb)
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
General information
Reference
005443
Reference
005443
Closing Date
21/10/2026
Closing Date
21/10/2026
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