Assistant Case Officer

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative local authority is looking for a dedicated SEN Assistant Case Officer to join their SEND team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work collaboratively to manage Education, Health and Care Assessment plans, ensuring a positive and measurable difference in outcomes. With a focus on professional development and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for someone passionate about making a real change in the community. Join a dynamic team and help foster a sense of belonging for vulnerable children.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Dynamic Working Environment

Supportive Team Culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disability legislation.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and management of EHC Assessment plans.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver services for children with SEND.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Administration Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion and Empathy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: SEN (Special Educational Needs) Assistant Case Officer

We are seeking to recruit a SEN (Special Educational Needs) Assistant Case Officer. The successful candidate will work as part of the SEND team and deliver the statutory duties relating to special educational needs and disability.

We are recruiting for a full-time, permanent position to support the coordination and lead Case Officers with managing Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment plans for children and young people with SEND.

As a good all-round communicator, you will join a supportive team, where you will be trained and supported to develop. We provide a high-quality and effective range of services for children with SEND. This is a challenging, fast-paced, and interesting role within a busy environment.

You will be part of a service whose overarching aim is to make a positive and measurable difference to the outcomes of children and young people with SEND aged 0 to 25.

About You

1. Experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disability, with a good understanding of relevant legislation.
2. Genuine interest in SEN, Equality, and Diversity, with a desire to make a positive impact.
3. High resilience and ability to work as part of a team to inspire, support, and challenge others.
4. Strong organisational skills and experience in meeting deadlines.
5. Excellent administration skills and ability to manage a varying and demanding workload.
6. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, capable of remaining calm and negotiating effectively face-to-face, in writing, or verbally, maintaining professionalism.
7. Understanding of joint agency working with various professionals.
8. Positive, solution-focused approach to meeting children’s individual needs, with the ability to manage competing priorities sensitively while maintaining professional relationships.
9. Compassionate with genuine empathy and understanding of differing viewpoints.
10. Good transferable computer skills, experienced in using Word, Excel, and other database systems.

We Will Offer

1. A fast-paced, dynamic working environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.
2. The chance to make a real and measurable difference to the lives of vulnerable children.
3. Being part of a welcoming, friendly team, fostering a sense of belonging within the service and your role.

If you believe you have the necessary background, experience, and skills, we would like to hear from you.

Contact Details for Informal Discussion

For further information, please contact Sean Camp.

Recruitment Contact Details

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