SEN Casework Officer

Company: Civic Recruitment Limited
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Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 21/05/2026

Job Information

City: Huntingdon

Province: Cambridgeshire

Postal Code: PE26

Job Description

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

  • This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, focused on supporting the management of Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Annual Reviews for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The position ensures that statutory processes are effectively followed, supports positive outcomes for children and families, and contributes to the efficient use of resources across educational settings.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of children and young people, overseeing statutory EHC assessment and review processes in line with legislation.
  • Draft and maintain high‑quality Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Prepare, present, and update cases for panel decisions and implement agreed outcomes.
  • Liaise and build strong working relationships with parents/carers, schools, and multi‑agency professionals.
  • Facilitate and attend planning meetings, annual reviews, and multi‑agency discussions.
  • Identify and resolve issues within casework, negotiating and mediating where required.
  • Monitor progress of children and young people through annual review processes.
  • Negotiate educational provision and placements with schools and service providers.

Essential Experience Required

  • Experience working within a fast‑paced team environment, managing competing priorities.
  • Experience working with children and young people, ideally within SEND.
  • Experience facilitating multi‑agency meetings and working collaboratively with different professionals.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • GCSEs (Grade A–C / 5–9) including English and Maths.
  • Level 3 qualification (A-Level or equivalent).

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Remote working with occasional office attendance if required.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026