SEN Casework Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Education Excellence for a SEN Casework Officer.

Working as a SEN Casework Officer some of your responsibilities will include the following:

To work as a member of the SEN team to ensure the statutory requirements currently relating to the assessment of children with SEN are met within the current Performance Indicators including:

• Processing of requests for Statutory Assessments.
• Preparation & circulation of letters to parents & professionals.
• Requesting & tracking provision of advice.
• Preparation of EHC plans.
• To ensure that parents & young people are fully involved in drawing up EHC plans, and in reviews and assessments.
• To work in partnership with parents & other service users to ensure that the need for mediation, tribunal and dispute resolution procedures is kept to a minimum.

This is a rare opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward-thinking team who are committed to ensuring that quality services are provided to our children and young people with SEND.

Are you the excellent candidate that we are looking for with the skills and knowledge we need to make a difference to young people’s lives?

Closing Date - 15/04/2026

Provisional Interview Date - 30/04/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.