At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a caseload of children with SEND, ensuring compliance and coordinating assessments.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on supporting young people with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for collaboration and growth in the education sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Minimum three years' experience in a SEND officer role and strong knowledge of SEND processes.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The role requires an experienced SEND Officer with a minimum of three years’ experience in a SEND officer role, with strong working knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and post-16/18 SEND processes. The postholder must be able to work independently, hit the ground running, and confidently manage a high caseload of approximately 200 cases while maintaining statutory compliance and service standards, including experience of attending and chairing annual reviews.
They must have intermediate working knowledge of Capita/MRI, SharePoint and Microsoft Office, with the ability to use these systems effectively to manage records, workflows and communication. Availability to work five days per week is essential to provide the capacity required for this role.
Responsible for managing an allocated caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Coordinate the statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment, planning and review processes, including drafting, finalising and issuing EHC Plans and ensuring all statutory timescales are met.
Work collaboratively with families, educational settings, health professionals, social care colleagues, post-16 providers and other agencies to secure appropriate provision and educational placements that meet individual needs.
SEND Officer employer: Social Care Locums
As a SEND Officer with us, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that values professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and training in a role that is both challenging and rewarding. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a flexible working environment that prioritises employee well-being and encourages innovative approaches to SEND processes.
