Impactful SEND Case Officer Assistant

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Generous holiday

Job summary

Southampton City Council is seeking a SEN Assistant Case Officer to join the SEND team on a temporary basis. You will assist in coordinating EHC assessment plans for children and young people aged 0–25, delivering statutory duties related to SEN and disability, and supporting lead Case Officers with the management of EHC plans.

The role requires strong communication, resilience, and organisational skills. You will work within a busy, supportive team with ample training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and knowledge of related legislation.
• Interest in SEN, Equality and Diversity.
• Resilient team player with good time management.
• Strong administration and workload management.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Understanding of joint agency working with professionals.
• Empathetic approach to meeting children’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory duties relating to SEN and disability.
• Coordinate EHC assessment plans for children and young people 0–25.
• Support lead Case Officers within the SEND team.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Communication skills

Administration skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Joint agency working

IT skills (Word/Excel)

Compassion/Empathy

Resilience

Legislation understanding

Tools

Word

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Southampton City Council is seeking a SEN Assistant Case Officer to join the SEND team on a temporary basis. You will assist in coordinating EHC assessment plans for children and young people aged 0–25, delivering statutory duties related to SEN and disability, and supporting lead Case Officers with the management of EHC plans.

The role requires strong communication, resilience, and organisational skills. You will work within a busy, supportive team with ample training and development