Performance and Data Analyst (SEND)

London Borough of Ealing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Ealing is seeking a Performance Data Analyst (SEND) to support SEND services with high-quality insight and timely statutory reporting including SEN2. You will work with senior leaders to improve outcomes for children and young people across Ealing.

You will develop data systems, analyse large datasets, and provide forecasting support while ensuring GDPR compliance and strong data quality.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel, SQL and Power BI skills.
• Strong analytical and forecasting capability.
• Experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in SEND, education or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory returns (including SEN2) ensuring compliance and deadlines are met.
• Develop and enhance data systems and reporting frameworks.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and inform planning.
• Produce high-quality dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI).
• Provide expert advice on data interpretation and performance.
• Support forecasting including specialist school place planning.
• Collaborate with services, ICT and partners to improve data systems.
• Ensure strong data quality, validation and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Performance Data Analyst (SEND)

Are you passionate about using data to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a high-impact analytical role where your work directly informs strategic decision-making and service transformation?

This is an exciting opportunity to help transform SEND services through data and intelligence. You will work closely with senior leaders and partners to improve outcomes for children and young people across Ealing.

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Performance and Data Analyst (SEND) available on a full time. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Performance and Data Analyst (SEND) to join our Schools Data, Performance and Intelligence team. The post holder will play a key role in supporting SEND services by delivering high-quality insight and ensuring statutory reporting is accurate and timely, including SEN2.

In this role you will also contribute to shaping data systems, supporting SEND reforms, and enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions that improve outcomes for residents.

We strive to create communities where everyone can live a long, happy, and healthy life, full of pride and identity. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.

The Performance and Data Analyst (SEND) role:

• Lead statutory returns (including SEN2) ensuring compliance and deadlines are met
• Develop and enhance data systems and reporting frameworks
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and inform planning
• Produce high-quality dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI)
• Provide expert advice on data interpretation and performance
• Support forecasting including specialist school place planning
• Collaborate with services, ICT and partners to improve data systems
• Ensure strong data quality, validation and GDPR compliance

Our ideal Performance and Data Analyst (SEND) will have the below skills and experience:

• Advanced skills in Excel, SQL and Power BI
• Strong analytical and forecasting capability
• Experience working with large datasets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in SEND, education or public sector

Equality and Inclusion:

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2026