SEND Specialist

Oxfordshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

SEND Specialist

5th January 2026 31st March 2026

South West Conucil

525 (Inside IR35 via umbrella)

Hybrid working primarily home based with some in-person stakeholder meetings

CVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place via Microsoft Teams.

This large Local Authorityare seeking an experienced SEND Specialist to lead a short-term but high-impact project reviewing and improving the Local Offer. This is a unique opportunity to shape services for children and young people with SEND ensuring families and professionals can access clear accessible and compliant information aligned with national policy priorities.

Youll be joining at a crucial time to deliver meaningful improvements across Education Health and Care services working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-produce sustainable solutions.

Your role as SEND Specialist:

Lead a comprehensive review of the LAs Local Offer from multiple perspectives (Parent Carer Young Person SENCO Health Practitioner Social Worker Ofsted/CQC Inspector).
Ensure content meets accessibility standards and aligns with national priorities (LISO Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce ELSEC Whole School Improvement Programme).
Identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations across Education Health and Care.
Develop a detailed project plan timeline and governance framework.
Work collaboratively with partners families and professionals to co-produce solutions.
Apply expert SEND knowledge to embed improvements effectively across the local area.

Your experience as SEND Specialist:

Proven track record in SEND service reviews or Local Offer development.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
Familiarity with Ofsted/CQC inspection frameworks.
Experience of co-production with parent carers young people and stakeholders.
Collaborative working across education health and social care sectors.
Involvement in Whole School Improvement or inclusion strategies.

If youre an experienced SEND with council experience or know someone who might be suitable please call 0 to discuss further.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in touch!)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills and any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionSEND Specialist5th January 2026 31st March 2026South West Conucil525 (Inside IR35 via umbrella)Hybrid working primarily home based with some in-person stakeholder meetingsCVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place via Microsoft Teams.This large Local Authorityar...

Job Description

SEND Specialist

5th January 2026 31st March 2026

South West Conucil

525 (Inside IR35 via umbrella)

Hybrid working primarily home based with some in-person stakeholder meetings

CVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place via Microsoft Teams.

Youll be joining at a crucial time to deliver meaningful improvements across Education Health and Care services working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-produce sustainable solutions.

Your role as SEND Specialist:

Lead a comprehensive review of the LAs Local Offer from multiple perspectives (Parent Carer Young Person SENCO Health Practitioner Social Worker Ofsted/CQC Inspector).
Ensure content meets accessibility standards and aligns with national priorities (LISO Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce ELSEC Whole School Improvement Programme).
Identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations across Education Health and Care.
Develop a detailed project plan timeline and governance framework.
Work collaboratively with partners families and professionals to co-produce solutions.
Apply expert SEND knowledge to embed improvements effectively across the local area.

Your experience as SEND Specialist:

Proven track record in SEND service reviews or Local Offer development.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
Familiarity with Ofsted/CQC inspection frameworks.
Experience of co-production with parent carers young people and stakeholders.
Collaborative working across education health and social care sectors.
Involvement in Whole School Improvement or inclusion strategies.

If youre an experienced SEND with council experience or know someone who might be suitable please call 0 to discuss further.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in touch!)

Required Experience: