Interim SEND Consultant

Venn Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEND Specialist to lead a Local Offer Review and Improvement Project in South West England. This hybrid role involves conducting a comprehensive review, assessing inconsistencies, and delivering actionable recommendations for improvements. Candidates should have a degree in Education, Health, or Social Care, along with a strong understanding of SEND legislation. The contract is initially for 3 months and offers a day rate of £525 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Education, Health or Social Care.
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile) is desirable.
• Expert understanding of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a full review of the Local Offer across content and compliance.
• Assess journeys for parent carers, identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
• Produce clear recommendations and a practical improvement plan.

Skills

Understanding of SEND legislation

Project management

Knowledge of Ofsted/CQC frameworks

Education

Degree in Education, Health, or Social Care

Job description

SEND Specialist – Review & Improvement

Day rate: £525 per day inside IR35

Location: Hybrid (remote with some on-site meetings)

Contract: Currently signed off for 3 months

Start: January 2026

Hours: 4 days per week

An experienced SEND Specialist is required to lead a focused Local Offer Review and Improvement Project for a Local Authority based in the South West. This strategic, hands‑on role will drive rapid improvements across the Local Offer, ensuring it is accessible, compliant, user-friendly and aligned with national and local priorities.

The Role

You will lead a time‑bound programme of work to:

• Conduct a full review of the Local Offer across content, user experience, accessibility and statutory compliance
• Assess journeys for parent carers, young people and professionals, identifying gaps and inconsistencies
• Produce clear, actionable recommendations and a practical improvement plan and timeline
• Align improvements with national priorities, inclusion strategies and local system developments
• Work collaboratively with parent carers, young people and multi‑agency partners
• Support the development of sustainable governance and implementation arrangements

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Education, Health or Social Care
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile) – desirable but not essential
• Expert understanding of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice
• Knowledge of Ofsted/CQC frameworks as they relate to SEND
• Strong understanding of multi‑agency Education, Health and Care systems
• Leading or contributing to Local Offer development and/or SEND service reviews

If you are interested in this role, please send through an up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail] or apply online ’then a member of the team will call you to discuss further. At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications.

Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.