Remote Working - SEND Consultant – Swindon Salary: £325 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Month Contract Location: Civic Campus Swindon, SN1 2JG Job Details Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced SEND Consultant to lead the rigorous testing of a proposed financial banding framework and to design a clear, robust, and transparent cost library for specialist cprovision. The role will ensure decisions are fair, evidence-based, and financially accurate. The consultant will also consider the implications of the new Schools White Paper and ensure that the banding work is aligned with upcoming national SEND reforms, supporting a smooth transition. The successful candidate will work independently and bring significant local authority and school-based SEND experience, supported by strong analytical, data, and reporting skills. Key Responsibilities 1. Banding Framework Testing Conduct systematic testing of the proposed SEND banding framework. Use real case examples and scenario modelling to check fairness, accuracy, and consistency. Identify gaps or risks and propose practical adjustments. Ensure the model reflects needs across mainstream, specialist, and post-16 settings. 2. Development of a Transparent Cost Library Design a clear, evidence-based cost library to support financial banding decisions. Analyse data from schools, settings, finance teams,...