Send & inclusion assistant - wmf3052e

Job reference REQ00000020119 Date posted 10/06/2026 Application closing date 29/06/2026 Location BARROW-IN-FURNESS Salary £28,598 - £29,540 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 24 months

About this opportunity

We are looking for an organised and proactive SEND & Inclusion Assistant to join our team supporting the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service. This is a key role providing high-quality administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of services that support children and young people with additional needs.

You will work closely with SEND Officers, professionals, families, and partner agencies to ensure processes run smoothly and statutory timescales are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SEND team
• Manage and maintain accurate electronic records and case files
• Process correspondence, reports, and documentation in line with statutory requirements
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries from parents/carers, schools, and professionals
• Track and monitor key deadlines related to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Assist with data collection and reporting as required

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in administrative roles, ideally within a public sector or education setting
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications and databases
• Able to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience or knowledge of SEND processes or statutory services is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Naomi Sheane on Naomi.Sheane@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or call 07795447673

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 29 th June 2026

Interview date: 6 th July 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.