SEND Officer: EHC Plans & High-Impact Support (Hybrid)

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

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.