Post-14 Senior SEND Officer Salary: £370 Per Day Umbrella Location: Chatham, Kent Contract: 3 months initially, potential for extension Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office (non-negotiable) The Role Working closely with the Assessment Team Lead, you will support the delivery of a high-quality statutory SEND service, ensuring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced to a high standard and within statutory timescales. You will manage a complex caseload, coordinate multi-agency assessments, support colleagues with case discussions and quality assurance, and help ensure families receive a positive and transparent experience throughout the EHC assessment process. Key responsibilities include: Drafting and amending high-quality, outcome-focused EHCPs. Coordinating professional advice and multi-agency contributions to EHC assessments. Monitoring statutory timescales and quality standards across the assessment process. Supporting families, young people and educational settings throughout the assessment journey. Providing guidance and case support to colleagues. Supporting service improvement initiatives and performance monitoring. Deputising for the Assessment Team Lead when required. Working collaboratively with education, health and social care partners.To be successful, you will have: Significant experience working within a SEND environment. Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practic...