2-3 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The SEN Co-ordinator will support the delivery of statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services within the local authority.
• Working across the Statutory Assessment Team and Pre-14 Annual Review Team, the post holder will coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes, ensuring children and young people receive timely, high-quality support.
• The role involves close collaboration with schools, families, and partner agencies to ensure compliance with statutory frameworks and positive outcomes for children aged 0–14.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Coordinate and manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments in line with statutory timescales.
• Draft, review, and amend Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure clarity, accuracy, and quality.
• Manage the Annual Review process for children aged 0–14, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
• Act as a key point of contact for families, schools, and partner agencies, providing guidance and support.
• Liaise with education, health, and social care professionals to gather advice and ensure coordinated planning.
• Monitor case progress and ensure timely completion of assessments and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Support the resolution of queries, disputes, or appeals relating to EHCPs where required.
• Contribute to service improvement and ensure a child-centred approach is embedded in all work.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience working as an SEN Case Co-ordinator or within SEND services, ideally in a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience drafting and reviewing EHCPs.
• Understanding of statutory assessment and annual review processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Good attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Competent IT skills and experience using case management systems.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Location: Enfield Council (Civic Centre) – hybrid working available.
• Hours: 35 hours per week (09:00 – 17:30).