Senior SEND Officer

Senior SEND Officer
3-6 months Interim Contract (With View to Extend)
£361 per day (Via Umbrella)
Inside IR35, Full Time
London – Local Authority
  
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior SEND Officer within a Local Authority to assist the Education Department for an initial period of 3 months
 
As the Senior SEND Officer, you will lead a skilled team of SEND professionals to deliver high-quality support to children and young people with special educational needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the SEND team, coordinate with schools, families, and other agencies, and drive the development of inclusive education practices across the authority.
 
Essential Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Education system from 0 – 25 years.
• Knowledge and understanding of recent developments in the field of SEN and Disabilities, and the education landscape and context.
• Practical experience in a relevant field to include working with parents, families and education providers

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the SEND team, ensuring high performance, continuous improvement, and a person-centred approach.
• Oversee the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and timescales.
• Develop strong relationships with schools, educational settings, families, and external agencies to ensure a collaborative and effective approach to SEND support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEND services, ensuring that children and young people’s needs are met, and outcomes are improved.
• Stay informed about national and local policies and initiatives in SEND, and ensure the service remains compliant with legal requirements, including the SEND Code of Practice.
• Lead on key projects and service development initiatives to improve SEND provision across the authority.

We have multiple vacancies within SEND across our Education Team and across several Local Authorities nationwide, so even if you think this role isn’t quite right for you, we may well have other roles that are more suitable, so please do get in touch.
 
Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it’s worthwhile getting in contact.
 
PLEASE NOTE – Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, should you not receive a response within 48hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
 If you, or someone you know, would like to apply for any of these roles, please email your updated CV l.jory@baltimoreconsultingltd.com or call me on 0117 313 7110.
 

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