SEND Case Officer

1 month contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £250 per day umbrella

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £250 per day under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves managing and coordinating statutory SEND casework to ensure that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the necessary support. The focus is on delivering timely and high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The successful candidate will collaborate with families, schools, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with SEND legislation and achieve positive outcomes for the children and young people involved.
  

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEND casework from initial referral through statutory assessment, EHCP issuance, and review stages.
  
• Coordinate statutory assessments, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and timelines.
  
• Draft, revise, and finalize high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and multi-agency partners.
  
• Participate in and contribute to annual, interim, and emergency review meetings.
  
• Offer advice and guidance to schools and educational settings on statutory SEND processes.
  
• Prepare reports, panel papers, and recommendations regarding provision and placement decisions.
  
• Monitor educational outcomes and ensure effective use of SEND funding.
  

Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing SEND statutory assessment processes and EHCP casework.
  
• Experience working with children, young people, families, schools, and multi-agency professionals.
  
• Proficiency in drafting legally compliant EHCPs, reports, and professional correspondence.
  
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and meet strict statutory deadlines.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent; a relevant professional qualification in Education, SEND, Social Care, Child Development, or a related field is desirable.
  
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory guidance, and EHCP processes.
  
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
  

• Working hours TBC 
  
• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
  
• Hybrid remote in Brierley Hill DY5 1LW
  
• The application deadline is 31st October 2026. Please apply as soon as possible.