Our Offer To You
* 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service plus bank holidays
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
Join our SEND Service and make a real difference! We are looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive individuals who can communicate clearly and build trusted relationships. You will be part of a busy area SEND team, primarily focused on managing the statutory annual review process.
* Working directly with families, using a person‑centred approach to maintain and update Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
* Coordinating input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs
* Advising schools and other settings, helping to ensure EHCPs are clear, accurate, and high quality
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application must clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours.
* Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, with demonstrable experience and understanding of SEND, including the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014
* Familiarity with Surrey County Council's Local Offer and the provision across mainstream and special schools, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
* Knowledge of evidence‑based interventions and the ability to clearly articulate recommendations in written reports
* Proven ability to write and amend EHCPs, and present relevant information to fully inform decision‑making
* Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and families to ensure their views are actively heard and applied
* Extensive experience supporting vulnerable children and young people, particularly those with SEND
* Clear and confident communication skills, both in writing and in person, with the ability to build strong working relationships
* Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems
The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across a locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/06/2026.
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need; we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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