Civic Recruitment Limited
SEND Officer
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3-4 months contract Role with a local authority
Job Purpose
To manage and coordinate a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015). The role focuses on Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and post-16/18 transitions, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and review of Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload (approximately 200 cases) independently, ensuring all statutory duties and service standards are met.
- Coordinate the full EHC needs assessment, planning, and review processes, including drafting, issuing, and amending EHC Plans within statutory timescales.
- Attend and chair annual reviews, transition reviews, and other relevant meetings to support effective outcomes and PfA planning.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, post-16 providers, health professionals, social care teams, and partner agencies to secure appropriate provision and placements.
- Promote and embed the voice of children and young people, ensuring their views and aspirations inform all decision-making.
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Essential Experience Required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a SEND Officer or in a similar role.
- Strong working knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and post-16/18 SEND processes.
- Proven experience managing a high-volume caseload and meeting statutory deadlines.
- Experience of attending and chairing annual reviews and multi-agency meetings.
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Essential Qualifications Required
- Relevant qualification in education, social care, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Intermediate working knowledge of:
- Capita ONE / MRI systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- SharePoint
Availability to work full-time (5 days per week) to support service delivery requirements.
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Location: Floor 2nd, Time Square, RG12 1JD
- Enhanced DBS required.
- We work on bi-weekly schedule
- The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
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