SEND Case Work Assistant

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Knowsley Council is recruiting a SEND Caseworker Assistant (full-time) to support statutory SEND duties. The role works with children, young people, parents and carers, coordinating information from families, schools and professionals and assisting with EHC documentation progression.

Hybrid working is available, with attendance at the base required a couple of days per week. Applicants should have a commitment to inclusive education and be prepared to work across teams to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supports statutory SEND duties by assisting with panels
• Maintains accurate records and coordinates information from families, schools and professionals
• Monitors key deadlines and assists with the preparation and progression of EHC documentation

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part-time working.
• Closing Date: 30/08/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0681

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success

Knowsley Education and Inclusion Service is seeking to recruit a SEND Caseworker Assistant on a full-time basis. The role works closely with children, young people, parents and carers supporting statutory SEND duties by supporting with panels, maintaining accurate records, coordinating information from families, schools and professionals, monitoring key deadlines and assisting with the preparation and progression of EHC documentation.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 2day’s per week.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Abbi Feeney via email at [e-mail] / 0151 443 4965

Closing Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026 at 23:59pm