SEND Specialist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in social work is seeking a SEND Specialist to lead a project in the United Kingdom focusing on the review and improvement of Local Offer services. The role involves assessing accessibility and compliance, and developing recommendations to enhance services for children and young people with SEND. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in SEND service reviews. This is a hybrid position with a fixed-term contract until March 31, 2026.

Benefits

Personal consultant

DBS and Compliance service

Guaranteed weekly payments

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a related field.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and policy.
• Experience in SEND service reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review Local Offer content from multiple user perspectives.
• Assess accessibility and compliance with national guidance.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements.

Skills

Understanding of SEND legislation

Project planning and delivery

Partnership working

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Education, Health, Social Care, or related field

Job description

Job Advert: SEND Specialist – Local Offer Review & Improvement Project

Location: Hybrid (home-based with some in-person meetings)

Contract: Fixed term, 5 January 2026 - 31 March 2026

A Local Area Partnership in Gloucestershire is seeking a SEND Specialist to lead a short-term project reviewing and improving its Local Offer. This role will ensure the Local Offer is accessible, compliant, and aligned with national policy, and that it meets the needs of children and young people with SEND, their families, and professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Local Offer content from multiple user perspectives.
• Assess accessibility, relevance, and compliance with national guidance.
• Identify gaps across education, health, and care services and recommend improvements.
• Develop a clear project plan and governance framework.
• Work with partners, parent carers, and young people to co-produce solutions.
• Support implementation of changes using expert SEND knowledge.

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Education, Health, Social Care, or related field.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and national policy priorities.
• Experience of Local Offer development or SEND service reviews.
• Confident in project planning and delivery within complex systems.
• Skilled in partnership working and co-production.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to ensure content meets accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).

What You’ll Deliver

• A comprehensive review of the Local Offer with clear recommendations.
• A detailed plan to drive and sustain improvements.
• An enhanced, accessible Local Offer aligned with user and stakeholder needs.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.