SEND Case Officer

1 month contract with a Local Authority

Summary

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.
  
  

• 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.