SEND Officer

Job Title: SEND Officer
Specialism: Education
Location: Bristol, UK
Salary: £300.00 per day
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

SEND Officer within Education in Bristol, earning £300.00 per day. This exciting ongoing opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing the chance to play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will help ensure that children and families receive the support they need to achieve positive educational outcomes and maximise their potential.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Daily Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £300.00 per day, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the variety and freedom locum work provides while expanding your professional experience.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Multi-Agency Experience: Work collaboratively with professionals across education, health, and social care services.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people, and families across Bristol.
• Supportive Environment: Join a service committed to inclusion, innovation, and positive outcomes.

What you will do

• EHCP Coordination: Act as the lead contact for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) activity, supporting children, young people, and families throughout the process.
• Multi-Agency Working: Coordinate services and facilitate communication between education, health, and social care professionals.
• Meeting Management: Organise and lead multidisciplinary and multi-agency meetings focused on the needs, aspirations, and outcomes of children and young people.
• Plan Development: Draft, finalise, review, and amend EHCPs and related plans in accordance with statutory requirements.
• SEND Advice: Provide specialist guidance and support to families, educational settings, and professionals regarding SEND processes and legislation.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure all SEND activity complies with the Children and Families Act, SEND Code of Practice, and relevant legislation.
• Transition Support: Lead initiatives supporting children and young people transitioning between non-statutory and statutory services.
• Early Intervention: Promote the early identification of SEND needs and support inclusive practices across educational s