SEND Officer

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 week

Requirements:

• 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 environment

Additional 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 extension

If you are an experienced SEND professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.