About Us
Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.
We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’ as we continue to strive to do better.
In our Children, Education & Families Directorate, we want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, we’ve set out to improve and transform our services.
We’re currently in the process of reevaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with the objective of advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people.
We are pleased with the promising progress in SEND services, with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission reporting that Oxfordshire’s local area partnership has taken effective action to make improvements in services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities following a monitoring visit.
Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority committed to investing in Children, Education and Families. Together we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the people we support.
About the Role
We are looking for experienced EHCP Senior Officers to join our Assessment Team. You will report to the Lead Officer and be responsible for the Statutory Education, Health, and Care Needs Assessment process, line‑management of EHCP Assessment Officers, and ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.
You will advise parents, schools, and providers to ensure they understand SEND legislation, resolve issues that arise, and keep Children, Young People and their families at the centre of everything we do.
Must Haves / Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
- Child‑ and young‑people‑focused, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of managing complex casework and the Annual Review process, working within statutory timeframes and liaising with families and key agencies.
- Willingness to problem‑solve and drive continuous improvement in SEND.
- Advocating for equality and integrity and establishing collaborative relationships with families.
- Experience in working across services, particularly with the Moving into Adulthood Team and Continuing Healthcare colleagues.
Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave starting at 30 days per year plus bank holidays
- A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24‑hour health and wellbeing support
- Family‑friendly policies
- Childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric car scheme, and staff discounts on travel, holidays, insurance, food, and leisure activities
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
Our Commitments
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We welcome employees of all backgrounds and identities and support staff networks and safe spaces.
Disability Confidence: We guarantee interview opportunities for disabled applicants, care leavers, apprentices, and veterans who meet essential criteria.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expect all employees to share this commitment.
Flexible Working: We consider flexible working arrangements such as flexi‑time, part‑time, job sharing, and annualised hours.
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bex Smith, Lead Officer, Tribunals, Compliance & Resolutions Team at bex.smith@oxfordshire.gov.uk, or Bianca Sankey, Lead Officer, Early Years and Primary Team at bianca.sankey@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
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