Senior SEND Preparing for Adulthood Officer
Childcare
Full time
£50,175 - £53,319 per year
- External Advertising Start Date: - 06 Jul 2026
- Directorate - Children’s Services
- Location - Hybrid
- Contract Type - Permanent
- Pay, Benefits and Supplements: - Grade J £50,175-£53,319
- About The Role - We are recruiting for a Senior SEND Preparing for Adulthood Officer to join the SEND Preparing for Adulthood Team, within Children's Services.
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 Hours per week
The SEN team is responsible for carrying out Education Health & Care (EHC) needs assessments, issuing and maintaining EHC plans and coordinating the educational placement of children and young people with SEND. This newly restructured team is dedicated to moving forward with continuous improvement and working towards robust and positive outcomes for our children and young people.
We are seeking a highly motivated, reflective individual for this post. As a Senior Preparing for Adulthood Officer, the successful applicant will act as lead SEND Officer for aspects of the EHCP and Annual Review processes whilst also undertaking specific higher level casework tasks in relation to Preparing for Adulthood.
This post requires experience in using a working alongside approach to develop the knowledge and understanding required to improve casework management and develop a high quality and skilled casework team.
The individual will need a sound working knowledge of SEND.
A commitment to co-productive working with parents, carers, children, and professionals is essential for this role.
If you would like further information about the role, please contact Claire Naish (E-mail: claire.naish@towerhamlets.gov.uk) or Jenny Quiller (E-mail: jenny.quiller@towerhamlets.gov.uk).
Salary range
- £50,175 - £53,319 per year