Send Officer

SEND Officer (PfA / Post-16 Focus)

Location: Remote (Local Authority in Berkshire area)
Contract: Initial 3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days)
Rate: £320 per day (Umbrella) / £249 per day (PAYE)

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Officer to join a Local Authority in the Berkshire area on a fully remote basis. This role sits within the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) / Post-16 team and requires a confident professional who can manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining statutory compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes.
This is a fast-paced position suited to someone who can hit the ground running and work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
Manage a large caseload of approximately 200 children and young people with SEND
Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
Coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments, plans and reviews
Draft, finalise and issue EHCPs, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met
Attend and chair annual reviews, including transitional and post-16 reviews
Work collaboratively with families, education settings, health and social care professionals, and post-16 providers
Promote and embed the voice of the child/young person in all casework
Prepare reports and present cases at SEND panels and decision-making forums
Monitor outcomes and progress, identifying when additional support or intervention is required
Support phase transfers and transition planning, particularly into adulthood
Maintain accurate records using Capita ONE / MRI, SharePoint and MS Office
Escalate safeguarding concerns and uphold high standards of professional practice and confidentialityEssential Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a SEND Officer within a Local Authority
Strong working knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and post-16/18 SEND processes
Proven ability to manage high caseloads independently
Experience of chairing annual reviews
Solid understanding of statutory frameworks and compliance requirements
Working knowledge of Capita ONE (or MRI), SharePoint and Microsoft Office
Availability to work 5 days per week (37 hours)What We’re Looking For
Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality, compliant casework
Proactive, resilient and able to work autonomously
If you are an experienced SEND Officer with strong PfA and post-16 expertise, we’d love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed