SEND Caseworker

SEND Caseworker - 2-Week Contract – North West Local Authority

Are you an experienced SEND professional seeking an exciting contract opportunity? We are currently hiring a SEND Caseworker for an initial 2-week contract with a North West Local Authority. This is a fantastic chance to apply your expertise in SEND processes and legislation while supporting children, young people, and their families. If you have a strong background in education or children’s services and a passion for making a positive difference, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: SEND Caseworker

Contract Length: 2 weeks

Pay Rate: £300 per day (Ltd Company)

Location: North West (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days on-site)

Working Hours: 7 hours per day / 35 hours per week

Candidate Responsibilities as a SEND Caseworker

As a SEND Caseworker, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting schools, settings, services, and families in applying the graduated approach for pupils with SEND
• Coordinating the statutory assessment process for children and young people with SEND
• Managing Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans from assessment through to placement and review
• Monitoring and reviewing pupil progress against specified outcomes
• Building strong relationships with SENCos, headteachers, and education providers
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners including SENISS, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Social Care, and Health services
• Ensuring statutory timescales for EHC plans are met
• Placing children, young people, and families at the heart of planning and decision-making
• Attending annual reviews for vulnerable pupils such as Looked After Children or those at risk of exclusion
• Supporting inclusion within local maintained settings wherever possible

Candidate Requirements

The ideal SEND Caseworker candidate will have:

• Recent experience within an educational or Children’s Services environment
• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND legislation
• Proven experience managing statutory assessment and review processes
• Ability to facilitate review meetings effectively
• Experience working with multi-agency teams
• Excellent engagement skills with parents and carers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Candidate Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package to our candidates, including:

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Access to thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks to ensure your profile is ready for work

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SEND Caseworker looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please contact:

Consultant Name: Jane Smith
Email: jane.smith@staffingagency.co.uk
Phone: 07700 900123

Apply now to secure this immediate start. Don't miss out on this exciting contract for a SEND Caseworker – your next role awaits!