SENDIASS Co-ordinator - WMF2202e

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Job details

Job reference REQ00000018751 | Date posted 04/08/2025 | Application closing date 17/08/2025 | Location: Kendal | Salary: £34,434 – £35,412 (pro rata) | Contractual hours: 18.5 | Basis: Part time | Attachments: None

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: 18.5 hours per week (Mon – Wed) – Covering Maternity Leave for 12 months

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Special Educational Needs Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) is a statutory service, operated at \’arm\’s length\’ from the Local Authority. We provide free, confidential, impartial advice and guidance to support parents of children with special educational needs and children and young people with disabilities.

This role involves working with children, young people, their families, and a range of professionals including schools, colleges, and the statutory SEND service to ensure the best possible outcomes for those with SEND and their families.

While SEND IASS covers the entire Westmorland and Furness area, this role primarily covers Kendal and South Lakes.

This position requires working on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each week, with specific working hours to be confirmed with the successful applicant.

Who we are looking for…

• An individual who can listen, support, and offer impartial advice, including signposting to other services
• An understanding of the needs of families with children and young people with SEND
• An organized, flexible person capable of meeting the growing needs of the service
• An ability to work in partnership with schools and other agencies

Some local travel may be involved, although many aspects of the role can be carried out virtually.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council provides benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks and discounts. For more information, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

Further details about responsibilities and essential criteria are available in the attachments below. For inquiries or an informal chat about the role, contact Catherine Prince at catherine.prince@cumbria.gov.uk.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 17 August 2025

Interviews will be conducted both in person and virtually, with options discussed upon invitation. Adjustments or concerns can be addressed during the process.

Westmorland and Furness Council offers sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Visit the government website for more details.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

The role involves working with vulnerable groups and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview, as are Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and young or care-experienced applicants meeting the criteria.

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