SEND Data & Performance Analyst – Local Authority

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A North London local authority is seeking a skilled SEND Data & Performance Analyst for a 3-month contract. The role involves transforming SEND data into actionable insights through reporting and dashboard development, focusing on performance monitoring within the People department. Proficiency in Power BI and experience in public sector services are key requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in local government or public sector, especially SEND or Children’s Services.
• Confident in presenting complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with statutory SEND returns and DfE SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data quality and integrity for the SEND service.
• Design and maintain performance dashboards in Power BI.
• Extract and analyse KPIs to support reporting and service improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data quality assurance

Data governance

Presentation skills

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

SEND Data & Performance Analyst

£400 per day | Inside IR35 | 3-month contract | Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite in North London)

Start date: 21st July 2025 | Deadline: Wednesday 10th July at 17:00

Salt is working with a North London local authority to recruit a skilled SEND Data & Performance Analyst for an initial 3-month contract. This role sits within the People department and focuses on performance monitoring, statutory reporting, and dashboard development for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services.

You’ll play a key role in improving service insight by transforming raw SEND data into meaningful performance dashboards, aligning with national benchmarks, and enabling effective planning and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the quality, integrity, and storage of data captured by the SEND Service
• Design and maintain performance dashboards (ideally in Power BI) to support reporting and service improvement
• Extract, analyse, and report on KPIs and service outcomes in line with statutory and operational priorities
• Benchmark data against regional and national datasets, including statistical neighbours
• Work collaboratively with SEND teams, partners, and data providers to ensure robust, joined-up reporting

Required Experience:

• Proven experience working in a local government or public sector setting with a focus on SEND or Children’s Services
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and SQL for reporting and dashboard development
• Experience handling statutory SEND returns and knowledge of the DfE SEND Code of Practice
• Confident in data quality assurance, governance, and process improvement
• Able to present complex data clearly to non-technical audiences

Contract Details:

• £400 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella)
• 3-month rolling contract, full-time (35 hours/week)
• Hybrid: 1-2 days per week onsite
• Start date: ASAP

If you have strong analytical skills, SEND domain knowledge, and experience delivering clear, impactful reporting for public sector services – we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Salt for more information.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2507-354841

Salary: £400 - £400.00 per day + Inside IR35

Salary per: day

Job Duration: 3 month rolling

Job Start Date: 21/07/2025

Job Industries: Data

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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