Job Description

SEND Officer

Fully Remote

Contract: 3 Months Initially

Rate: £286.28 per day (Umbrella)

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Officer to support a busy local authority on a fully remote basis.

This role focuses on managing a caseload of annual reviews and completing the process of amending and issuing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The successful candidate will be confident producing high-quality, legally compliant plans within statutory timescales.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of EHCP annual reviews from amendment through to finalisation

Draft, amend, and issue EHCPs in line with statutory requirements

Review professional reports and advice, incorporating these into plans

Liaise with families, schools, and other professionals to agree amendments

Identify and obtain any missing information required for completion

Prepare cases for panel and finalise plans within an 8-week timeframe

Deliver approximately 10 high-quality amendments per weekRequirements:

Proven experience as a SEND Officer / EHCP Officer within a local authority

Strong knowledge of EHCP legislation and statutory processes

Ability to produce clear, concise, and legally compliant plans

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders

Ability to work independently in a fully remote environmentAdditional Information:

This is a fully remote role, however candidates will be required to collect equipment in person from the council’s office in Shefford at the start of the assignment

Standard working hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, with some flexibility (e.g. 8:00am – 4:00pm)

Initial contract length is 3 months, with potential for extensionIf you are an experienced SEND professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you