SEND Lead Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a SEND Lead Worker to coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and oversee EHCP reviews. Based in Trowbridge, you will work across Preparation for Adulthood, community review and assessment teams, ensuring timely administrative processes and strong partnership with children, families and professionals.

You must have at least a Level 4 qualification and two years' experience in early years, social care, health or education, with a readiness to develop.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 recognised qualification and at least two years of experience in early years, social care, health or education.
• Experience coordinating EHCP processes and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Ability to engage with children, young people and families, especially those with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and EHCP reviews.
• Oversee the review and monitoring process of EHCP plans across teams.
• Manage administrative tasks and ensure statutory deadlines are met.

Skills

Organised

Partnership working

SEND experience

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a SEND Lead Worker? Join our SEND and Inclusion service and help improve outcomes that bring positive changes to the lives of families and children/young people with SEND.

We take great pride in our passionate and enthusiastic approach, delivering high-quality support tailored to the unique needs of every individual. Our focus is on preventive and early intervention, ensuring that our services are child, young person, and family-centred, always listening to and responding to their voices.As a SEND Lead Worker, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and/or overseeing the review and monitoring process of Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCP). Opportunities exist in both the Preparation for Adulthood/Post 16 team, community review team and Assessment team. Your responsibilities will encompass efficiently managing administrative functions within these statutory processes and meeting crucial statutory deadlines.In this role, you will identify when specialist involvement is necessary and establish the appropriate contacts. Additionally, you will be based at a locality hub or on visits for at least 50% of your week.We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are highly organised and possess extensive experience of working in partnership with children, young people, and their families, particularly those with SEND. You must hold a minimum of a level 4 recognised qualification or willing to work towards and a minimum of two years of experience in early years, social care, health, or education.

Why us?Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.Contact detailsCara Tindle, SEN Service Manager, at [e-mail] ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

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SEND Lead Worker

Company: Wiltshire Council

Salary: £35,570 to £37,563 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Trowbridge, BA14 8JN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview Date: 03 December 2026

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a SEND Lead Worker? Join our SEND and Inclusion service and help improve outcomes that bring positive changes to the lives of families and children/young people with SEND.

Essential requirements

We take great pride in our passionate and enthusiastic approach, delivering high-quality support tailored to the unique needs of every individual. Our focus is on preventive and early intervention, ensuring that our services are child, young person, and family-centred, always listening to and responding to their voices.As a SEND Lead Worker, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and/or overseeing the review and monitoring process of Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCP). Opportunities exist in both the Preparation for Adulthood/Post 16 team, community review team and Assessment team. Your responsibilities will encompass efficiently managing administrative functions within these statutory processes and meeting crucial statutory deadlines.In this role, you will identify when specialist involvement is necessary and establish the appropriate contacts. Additionally, you will be based at a locality hub or on visits for at least 50% of your week.We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are highly organised and possess extensive experience of working in partnership with children, young people, and their families, particularly those with SEND. You must hold a minimum of a level 4 recognised qualification or willing to work towards and a minimum of two years of experience in early years, social care, health, or education.Why us?Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.Contact detailsCara Tindle, SEN Service Manager, at [e-mail] ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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