SEN Case Officer

Baltimore Consulting; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking SEN Casework Officers for a short-term interim contract to assist local authorities with managing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role can be fully remote or part-time in the Midlands and requires strong experience in SEN casework. Successful candidates will manage caseloads, process annual reviews, and coordinate education packages while collaborating with families and education providers.

Benefits

Senior referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in SEN casework and EHCP processes.
• Confident in managing annual reviews and statutory timelines.
• Organised and able to manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support an SEN Casework Officer in managing a caseload of children with EHCPs.
• Process annual reviews and issue EHCPs within statutory timescales.
• Liaise with parents, education settings, and professionals.

Skills

SEN casework experience

Managing annual reviews

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

IDOX EHC Hub

Job description

SEN Casework Officers

Midlands – 1 day per week or fully remote

3–6 month interim contract

£200–£250 per day Inside IR35

Interviews ASAP

We’re supporting a Local Authority seeking SEN Casework Officers to assist with managing caseloads of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is an interim role focused on maintaining statutory compliance, progressing annual reviews and ensuring high‑quality case management.

The role will involve:

• Supporting an SEN Casework Officer to manage a locality caseload of children with EHCPs


• Processing annual reviews and issuing draft, final and amended EHCPs within statutory timescales


• Liaising with parents/carers, education settings and professionals to progress casework actions


• Processing travel assistance applications


• Identifying and coordinating bespoke education packages, including managing referrals/consultations with schools


• Updating information management systems, spreadsheets and the IDOX EHC Hub (or similar EHCP systems)


• No requirement to undertake tribunal or mediation work

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in SEN casework and EHCP processes


• Confident in managing annual reviews and statutory timelines


• Experience using the IDOX EHC Hub or similar online EHCP management systems


• Organised, detail‑focused and able to manage a busy caseload


• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with families and education providers

Interviews will be taking place ASAP. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please send an up‑to‑date CV and your availability for a call.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.