Overview
Senior SEN Officer – Halifax, West Yorkshire
Location: Calderdale (hybrid working – 1 day a week in the office). Office day: Wednesday (Halifax).
Day rate: £275 – £350 (dependent on experience).
This opportunity suits an experienced SEN professional with strong leadership skills who is confident managing complex statutory processes and supporting staff within a busy local authority environment. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior SEN Officer to cover a vacancy within the Special Educational Needs team.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day guidance, oversight, and professional support to ensure statutory duties are met and high-quality outcomes are delivered for children and young people with special educational needs.
* Line management responsibility for a designated cluster of SEN Officers and Caseworkers.
* Manage and quality-assure complex SEN cases and contribute to decision-making, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales and SEND legislation.
* Coordinate, develop, and review Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
* Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies to promote collaborative working and positive outcomes.
* Support families throughout the EHC process with excellent communication and a person-centred approach.
Qualifications / Experience
* Strong background in complex SEN casework.
* Experience in managing teams and handling statutory processes related to EHC plans.
* Ability to coordinate, develop, and review EHC plans and ensure compliance with statutory timescales and SEND legislation.
* Excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach when working with families and partner agencies.
Additional Information
To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed).
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
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