SEND Services Officer (Redeployment 19446)
SEND Services Officer (Redeployment 19446)
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 33366 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only
We are focused on making a meaningful difference in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things.
As a SEND Services Officer in the SEND Team youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career. Reimagine the possibilities.
Suffolk County Council has pledged its commitment to improve services for Children and Young People with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and features in the Suffolk corporate strategy as a key priority for Suffolk major programmes. For more information please visit our plans Our SEND Strategy - Suffolk SEND Local Offer
Your role and responsibilities
You will be expected to provide a high quality support service to ensure processes and procedures are followed to deliver the statutory services across SEND.
Day to day tasks may include:
- providing a high level of support to SEND Services and ensuring the smooth running of all required duties
- be a point of contact for children young people and their families with SEND as requested by Head of SEND or Director of Inclusion Services
- provide guidance and support to SEND services in implementing changes to processes
- support with the development of SEND services.
You will need
- a very flexible approach to changing responsibilities and an evolving role/service
- to be resilient in recognising there may be challenges ahead and excited to face them.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).
If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. You may not meet all of the requirements but a willingness to learn and grow is valued even if you dont have all the technical expertise yet. If you have a positive attitudes towards change and learning you might just be the perfect person for our team.
The team
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team works closely with children young people and their families schools and other professionals to assess childrens needs and develop Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
We work alongside Special Education Services SEND Funding and Provider Services and Educational Psychology and Therapeutic Services Social Care and Health and we are all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their individual outcomes.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Kieran Sansum for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Describe a time you worked within a multi-agency collaboration. What was your role and what was the outcome
- Tell us about a time you had to coordinate multiple tasks or deadlines. How did you manage your workload
- Describe how youve used data or record-keeping systems to support decision-making or improve service delivery.
Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm 15 June 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
