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Senior SEND Assessment Review Officer
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Posted:
15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
12 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
4 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 369.98/day Umbrella
Summary
- This is a 4-month contract opportunity with a local authority offering a daily rate of 369.98 via Umbrella. The Senior SEND Assessment & Review Officer plays a pivotal role in providing expert support and leadership within the SEND Assessment & Review Team. The position ensures that Education Health and Care (EHC) statutory processes are executed efficiently consistently and within legal timeframes. The role involves overseeing complex casework guiding and challenging Assessment and Reviewing Officers conducting quality assurance activities and managing a select number of complex or high-risk cases that require senior oversight.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and track EHC needs assessments annual reviews reassessments and phase transfer processes to ensure adherence to statutory deadlines.
- Identify and address delays risks and barriers that affect case progression taking proactive measures to resolve issues.
- Ensure all SEND processes comply with relevant legislation policies and procedures.
- Handle a small caseload of complex sensitive or high-profile cases needing senior oversight.
- Offer expert advice guidance coaching and support to Assessment and Reviewing Officers on complex casework and SEND legislation.
- Foster accountability within the team by monitoring case progression and performance.
- Assist colleagues in resolving challenging situations and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Serve as a source of specialist knowledge and best practice within the service.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in SEND services and managing statutory SEND processes.
- In-depth experience with Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and EHC Plans.
- Proven experience in managing complex and sensitive SEND casework.
- Experience in providing support advice guidance and coaching to colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with schools families health services and other professionals.
Qualifications
- Educated to Level 4 or higher in Education SEND Social Care Public Services or a related field; or
- Significant equivalent experience within a SEND statutory service.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: The Crescent Taunton Somerset TA1 4DY United Kingdom
- Basic DBS required.
- Work pattern: Remote work is acceptable though the office base is available.
- Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application deadline: 30th August 2026 apply as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
The Senior SEND Assessment & Review Officer will provide specialist support and leadership within the SEND Assessment & Review Team ensuring Education Health and Care (EHC) statutory processes are delivered efficiently consistently and within legal timescales.
Required Education:
The Senior SEND Assessment & Review Officer will provide specialist support and leadership within the SEND Assessment & Review Team ensuring Education Health and Care (EHC) statutory processes are delivered efficiently consistently and within legal timescales.
