Our client is currently looking to recruit a SEND Assessment Co-ordinator on an initial 6 month contract, working predominantly from home.
Send Assessment Coordinator
6 months - £300 per day inside IR35
Home based with occasional travel to Bristol Office if necessary We are looking for a compassionate, organised and motivated SEND Assessment Co-ordinator to join our Education & Skills team.
In this pivotal role, you will be the key contact for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and their families. You'll be coordinating the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan process, ensuring needs are met with joined-up, person-centred support across education, health and social care.
What you’ll be doing:
Coordinating EHC needs assessments and annual reviews, working closely with families and professionals.
Drafting and finalising EHC Plans in line with the SEND Code of Practice and legal timeframes.
Promoting multi-agency partnership working to deliver holistic, outcome-focused support.
Supporting inclusive education placements and creative planning for individual learning needs.
Managing a complex caseload, making informed decisions and communicating them with clarity and compassion.
Ensuring all processes are fully compliant with legal and safeguarding requirements. What we’re looking for:
A strong understanding of SEND legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice).
Experience of working with children, young people, and families in an education or care setting.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Confidence in managing competing priorities and sensitive conversations with empathy.
A collaborative approach to working with professionals from education, health, and social care sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for contract extension