SEND Officer

D S D; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking a SEND Officer to manage a caseload of children and young people with EHC Plans, working with families, schools and partner agencies to secure the support they deserve.

You should have a good understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, be an excellent communicator, resilient and able to work independently or as part of a team. Closing date 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Resilient and able to work independently and in a team.
• Good organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with EHC Plans with families, education settings and partner agencies.
• Apply the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015 in daily practice.
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Education - Education, SEND & Schools - All

Job Title

SEND Officer

Grade

BBU11

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU11 43,149 - 46,579

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37 & 22

Job Advert

Come and join one of the highest performing SEND teams in the country! Bedford Borough Council is one of only 25% of local authorities in England to receive the top grade at its Local Area SEND Inspection, with Ofsted and CQC inspectors specifically highlighting the performance of our statutory SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) team. Following further investment in the service, we are now growing and we want talented, committed people to grow with us.

As a SEND Officer you will manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, working directly with young people, families, education settings and partner agencies to ensure every child or young person gets the support they deserve. This is a rewarding role. You will need a good understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the statutory processes associated with EHC Plans. You will be managing a demanding caseload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be an excellent communicator, resilient and able to work independently and as part of a team.

In return, you will join a team that inspectors praised by name, with supportive systems, an administration team, a senior leadership team with a nationally recognised SEND improvement track record, and a real commitment to your professional development. A generous local government package includes defined benefit pension and hybrid working from our Bedford town centre base.

This is an exciting time to join a high performing team. If you are solution focused and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you. Applications are welcomed at all career stages, including those new to a local authority SEND officer role.

For an informal conversation, please contact Cheryl Toshack, Lead SEND Officer at [e-mail] or on 01234 276139.

Closing Date: 21st October2026

Interview Date(s): 10th, 12th & 19th November 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall, Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

Attachments

Job Profile

Attachments

Job Profile

SEND Officer Job Profile.pdf (132 Kb)

CV Template

CV Template.docx (16 Kb)

General information

Reference

005443

Reference

005443

Closing Date

21/10/2026

Closing Date

21/10/2026

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