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Wakefield Council’s Special Educational Needs Assessment and Review Team (SENART) is seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs Casework Officer on a 12-month temporary contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and experienced team, delivering statutory responsibilities for children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans.

About the Role:

As a Casework Officer, you will be responsible for the implementation and management of statutory SEN processes and outcomes, in line with legislative requirements including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

You will manage a large and complex caseload of children and young people with EHC Plans, ensuring timely and high-quality responses to parents, schools, and partner agencies. Key responsibilities include:

Producing and amending EHC Plans based on multi-agency input

Coordinating and attending statutory review meetings

Supporting the co-production of plans with families and professionals

Offering statutory advice and training to schools and parents

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong knowledge of SEN legislation and statutory duties

Can handle a varied workload under pressure with a calm and focused approach

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is committed to delivering high standards of customer service

Has a flexible, proactive attitude and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Experience with Post-16 Preparation for Adulthood would be advantageous

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Sammi Zafir

Tel: 01924 302465

E-mail: szafir@wakefield.gov.uk

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £35,412 - £38,220

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Education

Sector: Skills and Learning

Job Role: Officer