Caseworker - Assessment & Review
Caseworker (SEND Assessments and Review Service)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £35,570 - £38,510
Contract: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover until October 2027
Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We're looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Caseworker to join our SEND Assessments and Review Service on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis until October 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while gaining valuable experience within a Local Authority SEND service. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you'll help ensure children, young people and their families receive the right support at the right time.
Whether you're already working within SEND services or looking to broaden your experience in a statutory SEND environment, this role offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and professional network while making a meaningful impact.
About the role
As a Caseworker, you'll work closely with the Senior Caseworker and Team Manager to support the Council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people with SEND.
You'll manage a varied caseload, coordinate statutory assessment and review processes, monitor legal timescales and work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies. Your work will help ensure that children and young people remain at the centre of every decision and receive the support they need to achieve their potential.
This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll need to be confident managing competing priorities, building positive relationships and working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of service.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in SEND, education, social care or related fields who can demonstrate an understanding of SEND processes and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Why Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work where people are trusted, valued and supported to make a meaningful contribution.
In return, we offer:
Internal Applicants and Secondments
This post is available on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis and secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees.
If you are applying on a secondment basis, please obtain approval from your current line manager before submitting your application. Further information can be found within the Council's Secondment Policy.
Find out more
If you'd like an informal chat about the role, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact Helen Cooling or Hayley Stephenson via email at
helen.cooling@stockton.gov.uk or hayley.stephenson@stockton.gov.uk and we'll be happy to arrange a convenient time to discuss the opportunity further.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 14 October 2026 and 19 October 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified through North East Jobs and provided with further information regarding the interview process.
We look forward to hearing from you and learning how you could help make a difference to children and young people across Stockton-on-Tees.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £35,570 - £38,510
Contract: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover until October 2027
Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We're looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Caseworker to join our SEND Assessments and Review Service on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis until October 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), while gaining valuable experience within a Local Authority SEND service. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you'll help ensure children, young people and their families receive the right support at the right time.
Whether you're already working within SEND services or looking to broaden your experience in a statutory SEND environment, this role offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and professional network while making a meaningful impact.
About the role
As a Caseworker, you'll work closely with the Senior Caseworker and Team Manager to support the Council's statutory responsibilities for children and young people with SEND.
You'll manage a varied caseload, coordinate statutory assessment and review processes, monitor legal timescales and work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies. Your work will help ensure that children and young people remain at the centre of every decision and receive the support they need to achieve their potential.
This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll need to be confident managing competing priorities, building positive relationships and working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of service.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Has knowledge and experience of SEND legislation, policies and procedures.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- Can build positive working relationships with families, schools and partner agencies.
- Has excellent organisational skills and can effectively manage their own workload.
- Is resilient, proactive and confident in supporting and challenging professionals where appropriate.
- Is committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in SEND, education, social care or related fields who can demonstrate an understanding of SEND processes and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Why Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work where people are trusted, valued and supported to make a meaningful contribution.
In return, we offer:
- A competitive salary of up to £38,510.
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays.
- The option to purchase additional leave through our flexible leave scheme.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to work part of your week from home.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits, including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services and discounts with major high street and online retailers.
- The opportunity to gain valuable Local Authority experience within a supportive and knowledgeable team.
Internal Applicants and Secondments
This post is available on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis and secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees.
If you are applying on a secondment basis, please obtain approval from your current line manager before submitting your application. Further information can be found within the Council's Secondment Policy.
Find out more
If you'd like an informal chat about the role, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact Helen Cooling or Hayley Stephenson via email at
helen.cooling@stockton.gov.uk or hayley.stephenson@stockton.gov.uk and we'll be happy to arrange a convenient time to discuss the opportunity further.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 14 October 2026 and 19 October 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified through North East Jobs and provided with further information regarding the interview process.
We look forward to hearing from you and learning how you could help make a difference to children and young people across Stockton-on-Tees.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £35,570 - £38,510 per year