SEND Assessment and Review Support Officer

North East Combined Authority; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a SEND Assessment & Review Support Officer to join the SEND Assessment and Review Service at South Shields’ Town Hall. You will support the administration of EHC plan needs assessments and annual reviews, coordinating with children, families and professionals to meet statutory timescales.

You should have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and experience using specialist ICT packages, with safeguarding checks including DBS as part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience using specialist ICT packages.

Responsibilities

• Administer Education Health and Care Plan needs assessments and annual reviews, ensuring timescales are met.
• Liaise with children and young people/parents and with education, health and care professionals.
• Meet statutory duties and ensure timely processing of reviews.

Skills

SEND Code of Practice

ICT packages

Job description

SEND Assessment and Review Support Officer (SEND Assessment and Review Service, Town Hall, South Shields) £26,847 pa

South Tyneside Council is looking for passionate and highly motivated individuals who are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Our SEND Assessment & Review Service plays a critical role in ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive appropriate support and services to meet their unique learning needs so that they can learn grow and achieve.

As a SEND Assessment & Review Support Officer you will support the administration of the statutory Education Health and Care Plan needs assessment and annual review processes through liaison with children and young people/parents and key education, health and care professionals, in order to meet statutory duties and timescales.

You should have experience and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and effective use of specialist ICT packages.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

To view our Privacy Notice please visit: https://southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2780/Privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

Closing date: Noon, Friday 23 October 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4 November 2026