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SEND OFFICER
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,862 i £42,839 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | HU1 1HP |
| Cwmni: | Hull City Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 33225 |
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Hull City Council is committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality services that support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across our city. We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated SEND Officer to join our Children, Young People and Families Service and help shape brighter futures for Hull’s next generation.
As SEND Officer, you will lead a team of SEND Caseworkers and SEND Assistant Caseworkers to deliver a proactive, responsive, and person-centred service for children and young people with SEND. You’ll ensure that educational placements are appropriate, outcome-focused, and compliant with the council’s statutory responsibilities under the Children and Families Act (2014) and SEND Code of Practice (2015).
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Oversee children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) secure suitable educational placements that support long-term outcomes and prepare young people for adulthood.
Team Management: Line manage SEND Caseworkers and SEND Assistant Caseworkers, overseeing work allocation, supervision, quality assurance and training and development.
EHCP Oversight: Lead decision-making on EHCPs, ensuring they are dynamic, accurate, and reflect the needs of children and young people.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain timely, constructive communication with families, schools, and professionals to build trust and confidence in Hull’s SEND services.
Tribunal Representation: Prepare and present evidence for appeals to the First Tier Tribunal (SENDIST), and respond to complaints and legal enquiries.
Quality Assurance: Support continuous improvement by developing and delivering training resources, mentoring staff as completing formal quality assurance checks on EHCPs.
Leadership Support: Deputise for the Group Manager for Statutory SEND Team when required.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed and passionate individual, with knowledge of statutory SEND services, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the drive and motivation to support the local authority on its ongoing journey.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Ellis, on 01482 616 007 or jonathan.ellis@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
As SEND Officer, you will lead a team of SEND Caseworkers and SEND Assistant Caseworkers to deliver a proactive, responsive, and person-centred service for children and young people with SEND. You’ll ensure that educational placements are appropriate, outcome-focused, and compliant with the council’s statutory responsibilities under the Children and Families Act (2014) and SEND Code of Practice (2015).
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Oversee children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) secure suitable educational placements that support long-term outcomes and prepare young people for adulthood.
Team Management: Line manage SEND Caseworkers and SEND Assistant Caseworkers, overseeing work allocation, supervision, quality assurance and training and development.
EHCP Oversight: Lead decision-making on EHCPs, ensuring they are dynamic, accurate, and reflect the needs of children and young people.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain timely, constructive communication with families, schools, and professionals to build trust and confidence in Hull’s SEND services.
Tribunal Representation: Prepare and present evidence for appeals to the First Tier Tribunal (SENDIST), and respond to complaints and legal enquiries.
Quality Assurance: Support continuous improvement by developing and delivering training resources, mentoring staff as completing formal quality assurance checks on EHCPs.
Leadership Support: Deputise for the Group Manager for Statutory SEND Team when required.
Ultimately, we are looking for a committed and passionate individual, with knowledge of statutory SEND services, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the drive and motivation to support the local authority on its ongoing journey.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Ellis, on 01482 616 007 or jonathan.ellis@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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