SEN Assessment & Review Officer

SEN Assessment and Review Officer

Location: South East London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
Contract: Initial 3-month contract
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate: 25.75 per hour (Umbrella) ( 20.67 per hour (PAYE

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SEN Assessment and Review Officer to join a busy Local Authority SEND team on an initial 3-month contract.
You will play a key role in ensuring the Authority meets its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, supporting high-quality, legally compliant Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes.

Purpose of the Role

Work directly with senior staff across a designated group of schools to ensure statutory compliance under the Children and Families Act 2014
Coordinate and implement the statutory needs assessment and annual review process in line with the SEND Code of Practice
Support and challenge schools, professionals, and families to reduce legal challenge and improve outcomes for children and young people
Manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective responses to changing SEND needs
Assess individual children and young people and contribute to the development of aspirational, holistic, outcome-focused EHC Plans
Supervise and oversee case coordinators, including daily allocation, monitoring, and quality assurance of work

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within a Local Authority SEND / EHC statutory team
Strong knowledge of EHC needs assessments and annual review processes
Experience managing complex caseloads
Ability to work with schools, families, and multi-agency professionals in a statutory context
Experience supervising or overseeing junior staff (desirable)
Essential: Working knowledge of the Impulse case management system

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Local Authority team working on meaningful statutory SEND work, with hybrid flexibility and a competitive hourly rate.

If you are interested, please apply with your CV and availability as soon as possible.

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