Westmorland and Furness Council
Senior SEND Officer
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Location: Various Locations to be agreed with successful candidates
Contract Type: Permanent x 2 vacancies
About this opportunity
The SEND Service is responsible for ensuring that Westmorland and Furness Council meets its statutory responsibilities towards children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, who may require additional provision to be made via the support of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The SEND Service ensures that needs are understood, planned for and met, via accurate analysis and identification, timely assessment and access to appropriate local provision.
We are looking for a Senior SEND Officer who will support the SEND Team Manager to lead the SEND team, overseeing the work of a group of SEND officers. You will work to make a real difference for children, young people and families and have responsibility for:
- Working with the SEND Team Manager to ensure effective, consistent practice is in place and that children and young people’s EHCPs are high-quality and provide effective support
- Supporting the delivery of SEND statutory processes, including EHC Needs support Assessment, Annual Reviews and phase transfers, in line with statutory legislation
- Leading on complex casework, including Tribunals and mediation
- Participating in statutory decision-making and resource allocation Panels, ensuring that timely and appropriate decisions are made
- Working with different stakeholders, including schools and education providers, to ensure appropriate provision is in place for children and support with statutory processes where required
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Who we are looking for…
You will be enthusiastic and committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders within the SEND local area in providing for our children and young people’s special educational needs. You will be a member of a directorate which respects and celebrates diversity and works to ensure our children and young people have the right support in place to live fulfilling lives as valued members of their local communities, so that they can reach their potential.
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What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gemma Parkes: gemma.parkes@cumbria.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 26th July 2026
- Interview date: 17th August 2026
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