SENDIASS Coordinator
Every child and young person with SEND deserves to be heard, understood, and supported
Are you passionate about empowering families with the right information at the right time?
Join our team and make a real, lasting change!
North East Lincolnshire SENDIASS is a very small team comprising of a team manager, Co-ordinator and administratorwhomainly work from home and other settings when conducting meetings. We are looking to recruit a part time co-ordinator to offer information, advice and support to families regarding all aspects of SEND. The post will be for 21 hours per week.
What will your day look like?
You will be required to undertake IPSEA legal training to levels 1,2 and 3 to provide impartial and confidential advice and support in relation to statutory processes and ensure that information and communication links are maintained between professionals and families.
You will be working with families of children with SEND and young people with SEND and professionals. You will need to build on positive working relationships with a variety of different agencies whilst referring back to legislation and legal frameworks. Co-ordination of meetings within educational settings to seek resolve to concerns raised by families and maintain accurate records on an electronic confidential database.
Support families who are wanting to enter the formal SEND mediation route and assist with SEND tribunal cases where necessary. Support with co-production working and gathering of data and to operate to National standards as well as to local council policies, procedures and frameworks including safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.
Who are we looking for?
Were looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND and their families. Youll be someone who thrives on building trust, navigating complex information, and working collaboratively with families and professionals to find solutions.
Why join us?
Because this isnt just a jobits a chance to be part of something bigger. At North East Lincolnshire Council, youll join a team thats passionate about making a real difference. Youll work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your expertise is valued, and your growth is encouraged.
Every day, our colleagues make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families. Youll be part of a team thats trusted, respected, and deeply rooted in the area we serve.
Key Dates
We aim to interview candidates on 11th November 2025
We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive
RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:
At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position
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