SEND Casework Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a SEND Casework Practitioner to join their SEND team. The role involves developing Education Health and Care Plans and supporting families of children with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SEN legislation and experience working in an educational environment. This part-time position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures is essential.
• Experience of working with children and families with SEND is required.
• Ability to travel across the borough for collaboration and training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Education Health and Care Plans.
• Work collaboratively with families to provide holistic support.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND.

Skills

Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures

Experience working with children and/or families with SEN

Experience managing complex casework

Ability to write detailed reports

Good IT skills

Ability to travel to various locations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

SEND Casework Practitioner

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £40,778 - £45,092 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time), Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 22.5 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 19/10/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 711699

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a SEND Casework Practitioner to join our friendly SEND team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, part time basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Education Health and Care Plans from initial application and assessment through to the annual review process.
• Work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a person-centred relational approach.
• Coordinate service provision across education, health and care to deliver holistic plans for individual children and families.
• Contribute to service improvement and collaborate with education settings, health, and care partners in line with local offer provisions.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND; act as a key point of contact and engage with families, schools, colleges and other partners as required.
• Prioritise statutory processes for vulnerable children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans to identify appropriate provision without delays.

Candidate requirements

• Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures, including knowledge of legislation related to SEN (e.g., Children’s Act, Code of Practice, DDA).
• Experience of working with children and/or families with SEN.
• Experience of managing complex casework involving mediation or conflict resolution in an educational environment.
• Ability to write detailed and complex reports independently using information from internal and external colleagues.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Ability to travel to various locations in the borough to develop relations with educational settings and attend training with key stakeholders.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. The area comprises a vibrant market town, attractive villages, and miles of countryside. We are home to high performing schools, international businesses, and a strong local economy with a high quality of life.

Benefits

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years of local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time).
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 wellbeing helpline.
• Range of local and lifestyle discounts.
• Free onsite gym (located at Shute End office).
• Salary sacrifice car and cycle to work schemes.
• And more.

How to apply

Please apply online via the online application form. We do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy: Job Description available at: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer