SEN Casework Officer - Assessment Team

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Case Officer to join our Statutory Assessment Team on behalf of a client. This role focuses on supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs through statutory processes.

Key duties include reducing the backlog, drafting EHCPs, and coordinating with families, schools, and professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred plans while adhering to timelines and best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SEN casework and statutory processes.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and EHCP legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work through the statutory assessment backlog.
• Draft Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Manage the associated casework in line with statutory timelines and best practice.
• Liaise with families, schools, and professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centred plans.

Skills

SEN casework experience

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Job description

About the Role

Opus People Solutions are seeking a dedicated SEN Case Officer to join our Statutory Assessment Team on behalf of client. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Role Overview

As a SEN Case Officer, your primary focus will be to:

• Work through the statutory assessment backlog.
• Draft Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Manage the associated casework in line with statutory timelines and best practice.
• Liaise with families, schools, and professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centred plans.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in SEN casework and statutory processes.
• Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and EHCP legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and efficiently.

Working Arrangements

• This role is fully remote, with equipment provided.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.