SEND Case Work Assistant

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Council is recruiting a SEND Caseworker Assistant within Knowsley Education and Inclusion Service on a full-time basis. The role supports statutory SEND duties by supporting panels, maintaining accurate records, coordinating information from families, schools and professionals, monitoring key deadlines and assisting with the preparation and progression of EHC documentation.

We offer flexible working; attendance at the work base is required for at least 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support statutory SEND duties by supporting panels and preparing EHC documentation.
• Coordinate information from families, schools and professionals, monitoring key deadlines.

Job description

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 2 day'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.

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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

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.