Job Description
Overview
JOB TITLE: SEN Casework Assistant
WORKER TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS/DURATION: Permanent, 18.5 hours per week
Starting Salary:£26,842 (Level one), rising to £27,694 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Read on to find out more.
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
How to read more about benefits– you can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
Responsibilities
* To provide comprehensive casework management and administrative support to ensure the effectiveness of the Special Educational Needs Service. Casework Assistants will hold a caseload of pupils with special educational needs, and their role is to support the fulfilment of the statutory function of the local authority.
* Casework Assistants will provide support to Casework Officers on casework issues involving written and oral communication with parents and a range of professionals, including school staff, Educational Psychologists, Medical Officers, Social Workers and LA Officers.
About You
* A good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
* Ability to learn the work of the Children and Families Department, including an awareness of SEN policies in Nottingham.
* Experience in liaising with colleagues and professionals across a range of service areas.
* Experience in the use of database systems and software packages.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of people.
The role is hybrid, with the expectation to complete one day in the office per week. The post holder must be willing to work at any location within the city and travel within and outside the city to meet the requirements of the role; the primary office locations will be Loxley House or Woolsthorpe Depot.
How to Apply
Please read through the attached job description/person specification and submit your CV together with a supporting statement that is no longer than two sides of A4 referencing the measurement column “A” on the person specification detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria as mentioned above. Closing date: 8th October 2025. Interviews will be held at Dragon Court – Woolsthorpe Depot (TBC).
Please contact Daniel Kurtis (Daniel.kurtis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) or Michelle Dennis (michelle.dennis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) for an informal conversation about the role. If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
* Smart Working – to support your work life balance
* Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled; these groups are underrepresented in our workforce, and we would like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements and encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
About Us: Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. We offer a great team environment and competitive salary, with access to additional benefits.
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