SEND Caseworker
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30.42 to £40.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: • PAYE: £30.42 per hour • Limited/Umbrella: £40.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR21920 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking SEND Caseworkers – Education Qualified to join our client based with Liverpool City Council.
Location: Conleach Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 0TY
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date: 03 March 2026
Pay Rates:
• PAYE: £30.42 per hour
• Limited/Umbrella: £40.00 per hour
Work Pattern: Minimum 2 days per week on site at Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, Liverpool L24 0TY
About the Client
Liverpool City Council’s Education Service is committed to ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive timely, high‑quality support. Their SEND team works collaboratively with schools, settings, families, and multi‑agency partners to deliver a child‑centred approach that promotes inclusion, achievement, and positive long‑term outcomes.
The Role
The SEND Caseworker will coordinate the statutory assessment process for children and young people with SEND, ensuring that Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans are produced, monitored, and reviewed within statutory timescales. The role involves supporting schools and settings in applying the graduated approach, developing strong working relationships with SENCos and leaders, and ensuring that children and families remain central to all planning and decision‑making.
This is a key role within the SEND service, requiring confident case management, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across education, health, and social care.
Key Responsibilities
Support schools, settings, and families in applying the graduated approach to meeting SEND needs.
Coordinate the statutory assessment process for children and young people with SEND.
Manage the EHC planning process from assessment through to placement and review.
Ensure all statutory timescales are met for drafting and issuing EHC plans.
Maintain a child‑centred approach, ensuring parents/carers and young people are fully involved.
Attend annual reviews for vulnerable pupils, including Looked After Children and those at risk of exclusion.
Work closely with internal teams such as SENISS, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Social Care.
Support schools and settings to meet SEND needs through advice, guidance, and relationship‑building.
Promote attendance at Liverpool‑maintained settings wherever possible.
Facilitate multi‑agency working to achieve positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
Contribute to review meetings and support effective planning for children and young people.
Candidate Requirements
Recent experience within an educational or Children’s Services environment, ideally as a SEND Caseworker.
Strong working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated SEND legislation, including SENDIST regulations.
Experience facilitating review meetings and working in partnership with multi‑agency teams.
Experience working directly with parents and carers.
High‑level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including creating complex spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
Ability to work as part of a team and manage a varied caseload effectively.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Immediate availability preferred.
Location: Conleach Road, Speke, Liverpool, L24 0TY
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date: 03 March 2026
Pay Rates:
• PAYE: £30.42 per hour
• Limited/Umbrella: £40.00 per hour
Work Pattern: Minimum 2 days per week on site at Parklands, Conleach Road, Speke, Liverpool L24 0TY
About the Client
Liverpool City Council’s Education Service is committed to ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive timely, high‑quality support. Their SEND team works collaboratively with schools, settings, families, and multi‑agency partners to deliver a child‑centred approach that promotes inclusion, achievement, and positive long‑term outcomes.
The Role
The SEND Caseworker will coordinate the statutory assessment process for children and young people with SEND, ensuring that Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans are produced, monitored, and reviewed within statutory timescales. The role involves supporting schools and settings in applying the graduated approach, developing strong working relationships with SENCos and leaders, and ensuring that children and families remain central to all planning and decision‑making.
This is a key role within the SEND service, requiring confident case management, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across education, health, and social care.
Key Responsibilities
Support schools, settings, and families in applying the graduated approach to meeting SEND needs.
Coordinate the statutory assessment process for children and young people with SEND.
Manage the EHC planning process from assessment through to placement and review.
Ensure all statutory timescales are met for drafting and issuing EHC plans.
Maintain a child‑centred approach, ensuring parents/carers and young people are fully involved.
Attend annual reviews for vulnerable pupils, including Looked After Children and those at risk of exclusion.
Work closely with internal teams such as SENISS, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Social Care.
Support schools and settings to meet SEND needs through advice, guidance, and relationship‑building.
Promote attendance at Liverpool‑maintained settings wherever possible.
Facilitate multi‑agency working to achieve positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
Contribute to review meetings and support effective planning for children and young people.
Candidate Requirements
Recent experience within an educational or Children’s Services environment, ideally as a SEND Caseworker.
Strong working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated SEND legislation, including SENDIST regulations.
Experience facilitating review meetings and working in partnership with multi‑agency teams.
Experience working directly with parents and carers.
High‑level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including creating complex spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
Ability to work as part of a team and manage a varied caseload effectively.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Immediate availability preferred.