SEND Officer

Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella)

Contract: Initial 3-month contract

Working Pattern: Hybrid initially, with the opportunity to work predominantly remotely as the project progresses

Start Date: ASAP

An experienced SEND Officer is required to support a Local Authority on an exciting project implementing a new needs-led funding model for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Working as part of a dedicated project team, you will review EHCPs, assess identified needs and provision, and quality assure funding decisions as part of the transition to a new software system. This is a project-focused position and does not involve statutory SEND casework or responsibility for managing EHCP caseloads.

• Review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to assess identified needs and provision.
• Quality assure funding decisions in line with a new needs-led funding model.
• Apply consistent, evidence-based decision-making against agreed criteria.
• Support the implementation of a new SEND funding system and associated processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with schools and educational settings where required.
• Complete work accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to the successful rollout of the new funding model across the service.

• Proven experience working within SEND and the EHCP process.
• Strong understanding of the educational needs of children and young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of mainstream schools, specialist settings and SEND provision.
• Experience interpreting Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to make consistent, evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider project team.
• Previous Local Authority SEND experience is highly desirable.