Job Purpose
An excellent opportunity for experienced SEND Case Co-ordinators to join the SEND Service in a full-time, hybrid role. The successful candidates will support both the Statutory Assessment Team and the Pre-14 Annual Review Team, ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive high-quality support in line with statutory requirements.
This role plays a key part in the delivery of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, with a focus on Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and Annual Reviews for children aged 0–14 years.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments within statutory deadlines.
* Draft, amend, and finalise EHCPs to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality.
* Support the Annual Review process for children aged 0–14 years, ensuring timely and effective updates.
* Work collaboratively with schools, colleges, health partners, and other agencies to deliver joined-up support.
* Attend and chair co-production meetings with families, young people, and professionals to develop person-centred plans.
* Provide cover and additional resource during busy periods such as phased transfers.
* Ensure all statutory requirements and legislative timelines are met.
* Contribute to high standards of record keeping, reporting, and use of case management systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* GCSE English A*–C / 9–4 or equivalent – Essential.
* SEN Caseworker qualification and/or demonstrable experience as an SEN Case Co-ordinator – Essential.
Experience
* Experience working within SEND services in a Local Authority or similar statutory setting – Essential.
* Experience managing a high caseload and complex cases – Essential.
* Knowledge of the Children & Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, and SEND Regulations 2014 – Essential.
* Previous experience drafting or reviewing EHCPs – Essential.
* Experience of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment – Essential.
* Experience of partnership working across schools, parents, and health/social care – Essential.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft accurate EHCPs and correspondence – Essential.
* Ability to build positive relationships with families, young people, and professionals – Essential.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and conflicting priorities – Essential.
* High level of self-awareness, resilience, and effective coping strategies – Essential.
* Knowledge of SEN provision, the National Curriculum, and school procedures – Desirable.
* Driving licence and access to transport for business purposes – Desirable.
Pre-Employment Requirements
* Enhanced DBS Check – Essential.
* Valid Passport or Photo ID to prove Right to Work in the UK.
* National Insurance Number.
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Reference ID: RQ1594272
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2.7 months
Pay: £220.00 per day
Application question(s):
* SEN Caseworker qualification and/or demonstrable experience as an SEN Case Co-ordinator
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)