SENDIASS 0-25 Coordinator

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a SENDIASS 0-25 Coordinator to join our SENDIASS Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Permanent, Full-time basis.

As SENDIASS 0-25 Coordinator, you will support the team in delivering and developing the SENDIASS service in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the revised SEN Code of Practice. You will focus on extending our reach to meet the specific needs of children and young people aged 0-25 through dedicated casework, designing and delivering workshops, and creating accessible resources that engage young people with diverse needs.

This role requires a proactive approach to empowering young people to confidently articulate their views on their support needs and future, while ensuring their voices are central to service planning and delivery. You will build effective partnerships with local schools, colleges, health services, and voluntary organisations, and assist in delivering training sessions for parents, carers, and professionals across the borough.

You'll maintain high standards of impartiality, keep abreast of SEND legislation and regional developments, and promote the service locally through conferences, social media, and the local offer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, solution-focused professional with experience working directly with children, young people, and parents in the SEND sector to join our team.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 28 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide free, confidential, and impartial advice to children and young people (up to age 25) and their parents regarding special educational needs.
• Support children, young people, and parents to make informed decisions about their/their child's special educational needs.
• Assist in resolving disagreements concerning special educational needs.
• Develop the new SENDIASS service specifically for 0–25-year-olds.
• Ensure young people can access good quality advice and support on all matters relating to special educational needs, including health and social care.
• Empower and assist young people to participate confidently in important decisions about their education and care needs.
• Ensure young people's views are heard alongside those of professionals and their parents.

Candidate Requirements

• The role requires excellent communication skills with young people, an ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to work independently.
• You will need to be organised, with good administrative skills. You will have the ability to remain calm and to respond sensitively to difficult situations.
• You will have experience of working with children and young people with SEND and ideally you will have relevant experience in education or through giving support or advice to families or individuals (knowledge of current SEND law is desirable, although not essential, as training will be given).

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and Apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Katharine Linford, Sendiass Manager, via Katharine.Linford@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.