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SEND Case Officer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 280 - 320 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Huddersfield

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Job description
SEND Case Officer – Placements & Tribunal Team (Kirklees)

Kirklees Council is seeking an experienced SEND Case Officer to join its Placements & Tribunal Team. This role will focus on managing a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and reviews, supporting specialist placement consultations, and preparing SENDIST Tribunal casework and written submissions.

The successful candidate will work closely with families, schools, educational settings, and partner agencies to ensure statutory responsibilities are met while securing appropriate educational provision and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Main Duties:

Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND in accordance with statutory duties and local procedures
Coordinate person-centred and outcome-focused EHC needs assessments and annual reviews
Draft, amend, and maintain clear, accurate, and legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Ensure all casework is completed within statutory timescales and in line with SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice
Prepare SENDIST Tribunal case files, written submissions, and supporting documentation
Undertake consultations with schools, specialist provisions, and educational settings to secure appropriate placements
Liaise with parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals to gather information and coordinate support
Provide advice, guidance, and support to schools and settings regarding EHCP processes and SEND provision
Attend and facilitate annual reviews, ensuring outcomes and recommendations are accurately reflected within EHCPs
Maintain accurate case records and update relevant case management systems
Promote positive working relationships with families, educational settings, and partner agencies
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high-quality SEND services
Requirements:

Experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator, SEN Officer, or within a similar SEND statutory role
Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND legislation
Experience coordinating EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, and drafting EHCPs
Experience preparing Tribunal documentation, written submissions, and managing SENDIST-related casework
Knowledge of specialist placements and consultation processes within SEND services
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and legally compliant documentation
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively
Experience working collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals
Experience using Liquid Logic case management systems would be advantageous
Ability to work on a hybrid basis, with attendance in Huddersfield Town Centre two days per week preferred but not essential
Why Join Our Agency?
With over 10 years’ experience in SEND and public sector recruitment, Ackerman Pierce provides a dedicated and supportive service throughout your placement. Each candidate is assigned a consultant for full support from registration through to completion of assignment. We offer a fast and efficient onboarding process, DBS assistance, and weekly pay.

To discuss this SEND Case Officer – Placements & Tribunal Team (Kirklees) role, please contact Ella Hajittofis or send your updated CV today

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