Job Description

SEND Officer (PfA / Post-16 Focus)

Location: Remote (Local Authority in Berkshire area)

Contract: Initial 3 months

Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days)

Rate: £320 per day (Umbrella) / £249 per day (PAYE)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Officer to join a Local Authority in the Berkshire area on a fully remote basis. This role sits within the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) / Post-16 team and requires a confident professional who can manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining statutory compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes.

This is a fast-paced position suited to someone who can hit the ground running and work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a large caseload of approximately 200 children and young people with SEND

Ensure compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015)

Coordinate Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments, plans and reviews

Draft, finalise and issue EHCPs, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met

Attend and chair annual reviews, including transitional and post-16 reviews

Work collaboratively with families, education settings, health and social care professionals, and post-16 providers

Promote and embed the voice of the child/young person in all casework

Prepare reports and present cases at SEND panels and decision-making forums

Monitor outcomes and progress, identifying when additional support or intervention is required

Support phase transfers and transition planning, particularly into adulthood

Maintain accurate records using Capita ONE / MRI, SharePoint and MS Office

Escalate safeguarding concerns and uphold high standards of professional practice and confidentialityEssential Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a SEND Officer within a Local Authority

Strong working knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) and post-16/18 SEND processes

Proven ability to manage high caseloads independently

Experience of chairing annual reviews

Solid understanding of statutory frameworks and compliance requirements

Working knowledge of Capita ONE (or MRI), SharePoint and Microsoft Office

Availability to work 5 days per week (37 hours)What We’re Looking For

Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality, compliant casework

Proactive, resilient and able to work autonomously

If you are an experienced SEND Officer with strong PfA and post-16 expertise, we’d love to hear from you