Statutory SEND Coordinator Redeployment 24197

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Ipswich IP1 2BX Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ Hybrid working
• Salary:34434 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours:37 hours - flexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

Redeployment - internal staff only

Reimagine the possibilities.

Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. As a Statutory SEND Services Coordinator youll play a vital role in helping ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to thrive. Working on behalf of children young people and their families youll help shape decisions that can have a lasting impact on their education wellbeing and future outcomes.

This is a rewarding role where your work truly matters. Youll collaborate with families schools health professionals and colleagues across the Local Authority to ensure statutory SEND processes are delivered effectively and children and young people remain at the centre of every decision.

Were looking for somebody who is motivated by making a difference enjoys solving complex problems and can remain calm organised and focused when priorities compete.

Your role and responsibilities

In this varied and rewarding role no two days are the same. You will play a key part in coordinating statutory SEND processes and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will:

• Coordinate and complete Education Health and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews ensuring statutory timescales are met

• Manage a complex caseload balancing competing priorities and making sound professional judgements

• Act as the link professional for families building strong trusting relationships and providing clear communication and support

• Work on behalf of children and young people ensuring their views are central to every decision made

• Collaborate closely with schools health colleagues social care and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support

• Identify and manage risk ensuring safeguarding is always paramount.

What to expect

We believe its important to be open about the realities of the role.

This is a fast-paced position where youll balance multiple priorities manage complex scenarios and work to statutory timescales. There will be occasions when families are anxious professionals have differing views and situations can feel challenging.

What makes the difference is your ability to stay focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people communicate clearly and work positively with others to find solutions.

In return youll be part of a supportive and collaborative service where colleagues work together to overcome challenges celebrate successes and continually improve outcomes for Suffolks children and families.

You will need

Were looking for someone who shares our passion for improving outcomes for children and young people and who can bring both professionalism and resilience to the role.

We hope you will bring:

• The ability to remain calm organised and solution-focused when managing competing priorities and deadlines.

• Experience of working with or on behalf of children young people and families.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with families schools settings and partner agencies.

• The ability to manage challenging or sensitive situations while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively within a busy workload.

• An understanding of SEND processes legislation or related statutory frameworks or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.

• A commitment to ensuring the voices of children young people and families are heard and reflected in decision-making.

Most importantly were looking for someone who sees challenges as opportunities to make a positive difference and who remains committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people even when circumstances are complex.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP) in the How to apply section.

If youre passionate about supporting children and young people wed love to hear from you.

If your experience doesnt perfectly match every requirement but you believe you have the skills values and potential to succeed in this role we encourage you to apply. Were interested in what you can bring to the team and the difference you can make for Suffolks children young people and families.

The team

The Statutory SEND Service is responsible for delivering the Local Authoritys duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice. The team works closely with education health and care partners to help ensure children and young people receive the support they need to achieve positive outcomes.

Youll join experienced and supportive colleagues who understand both the rewards and challenges of the role. We work collaboratively share knowledge and support one another to ensure children young people and families receive the best possible service.

Whether youre speaking with a family working with a school or contributing to a statutory process youll know that your work is helping make a genuine difference to childrens lives.

This is a hybrid role meaning you can work from both home and the office. There is a requirement to spend at least 40% of your working time in the office depending on service needs.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.

Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker shaped by the voices of young people:find out more.

For more information

Please contact Lucy Doberty or Jen Beaton for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling Lucy on or Jen on or emailing or

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

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 (Word).

1. Please describe a time when you have worked directly with or on behalf of children young people and their families. How did you ensure their voice was heard What was the outcome
2. This role involves managing a demanding and complex caseload with statutory deadlines. Please give an example of how you have prioritised competing demands to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

3. Describe a time when you managed a challenging emotionally demanding or high-pressure situation involving competing priorities. How did you maintain focus manage the situation and achieve a positive outcome

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please seeourHow to Apply page.

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Closing date:11.30pm 9 July 2026

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