About the role
We’re now seeking a SEN Case Officer to join our friendly and committed Special Educational Needs Team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating EHC needs assessments and managing a designated caseload, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
- Drafting clear, outcome-focused and legally compliant EHC Plans.
- Working collaboratively with families, educational settings, social care, health professionals and other partners.
- Leading and chairing EHC production meetings using person-centered approaches.
- Ensuring effective multiagency working, including facilitating meetings and obtaining professional reports.
- Representing the SEN Team at panels, reviews and multi-agency meetings.
- Identifying suitable school or college placements and contributing to home-to-school transport decisions.
- Maintaining accurate electronic records and preparing reports for panels, tribunals and internal processes.
- Supporting safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory guidance.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is motivated, organised and committed to making a difference.
Qualifications
- Experience within SEND across education, social care or health.
- Strong understanding of SEN legislation including the Children and Families Act and the SEN Code of Practice.
- Knowledge of a range of SEND needs and related multiagency roles.
- Experience working directly with parents, families and professionals.
- Confidence in leading meetings, handling challenging situations and managing negotiations.
Our values
- Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
- Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
- Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
- Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave.
- Wide range of flexible working opportunities.
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
- Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme – allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 9th February 2026
Interview Process: To be confirmed
