Assistant SEND Officer

Assistant SEND Officer
3–6 month interim contract
North London Local Authority
£220 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working for first few weeks then opportunities for fully remote
 
CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place week commencing 19th August
 
Baltimore Consulting are currently partnered with a North London Local Authority to appoint an Assistant SEND Officer on an interim basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong SEND knowledge, administrative capability, and experience working in a fast-paced local authority setting.
You will support the SEND service by managing inboxes, liaising with families and professionals, and working closely with the SEND Officers to ensure smooth delivery of statutory services.
 
Your Role as Assistant SEND Officer:

• Manage and respond to emails in shared SEND inboxes
• Provide administrative support to SEND Officers and senior staff
• Liaise with parents, schools, and professionals to support EHCP processes
• Update case files and records accurately using Capita
• Support timely responses to casework and statutory deadlines

 
Your Experience as an Assistant SEND Officer:

• Experience using Capita (essential)
• Strong understanding of SEND processes and terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable managing a busy inbox and handling sensitive information
• Local authority experience preferred, ideally in a SEND or education team

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be a good fit, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a referral scheme for successfully placed recommendations – feel free to get in touch!)
Our clients are committed to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the recruitment and onboarding process.
 

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