Special Educational Needs Support Officer (SENSO)
Scale 4 (£27,274 - £29,071)
37 hours per week
Temporary 12 months
Hybrid Stopford House and homeworking
Application Deadline: 13th September 2026 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026
Interview Date: 21st September 2026
Interview Type: Microsoft Teams.
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Your Role
The EHC Assessment & Review Team in Stockport is seeking to recruit a Business Support Officer (SENSO) to work within the EHCP Team in Stockport on a temporary basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will support the EHC Assessment & Review Team with the coordination of its duties around the statutory Education, Health and Care needs assessment and review process. This is a challenging and busy role within a friendly team.
About You
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a desire to support children and young people with special educational needs and their families who are going through the EHC needs assessment process and who have good organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs we would like to hear from you.
About Us
At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme
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Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.
We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.
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Special Educational Needs Support Officer (SENSO) in Stockport employer: Stockport Council
Banks Lane Juniors is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and safeguarding are at the forefront. With a focus on creating a positive environment for both employees and students, this role provides meaningful opportunities to contribute to the school community while enjoying the benefits of term-time hours in the vibrant town of Stockport.
