SEND Specialist

Baltimore Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority consulting firm is seeking an experienced SEND Specialist for a hybrid role in the South West England. The successful candidate will lead a review of the Local Offer, ensuring improvements align with national priorities and address gaps in services for children and young people with SEND. This short-term project demands strong expertise in SEND legislation and collaborative working with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in SEND service reviews, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in SEND service reviews or Local Offer development.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience of co-production with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive review of the Local Offer.
• Ensure content meets accessibility standards.
• Identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations.

Skills

SEND service reviews

Knowledge of SEND legislation

Ofsted / CQC inspection familiarity

Co-production with parent carers

Collaborative working

Job description

Job Description

SEND Specialist

5th January 2026 31st March 2026

South West Conucil

525 (Inside IR35 via umbrella)

Hybrid working primarily home based with some in-person stakeholder meetings

CVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place via Microsoft Teams.

This large Local Authority are seeking an experienced SEND Specialist to lead a short-term but high-impact project reviewing and improving the Local Offer. This is a unique opportunity to shape services for children and young people with SEND ensuring families and professionals can access clear accessible and compliant information aligned with national policy priorities.

You’ll be joining at a crucial time to deliver meaningful improvements across Education Health and Care services working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-produce sustainable solutions.

Your role as SEND Specialist

• Lead a comprehensive review of the LAs Local Offer from multiple perspectives (Parent Carer Young Person SENCO Health Practitioner Social Worker Ofsted / CQC Inspector).
• Ensure content meets accessibility standards and aligns with national priorities (LISO Alternative Provision Specialist Taskforce ELSEC Whole School Improvement Programme).
• Identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations across Education Health and Care.
• Develop a detailed project plan timeline and governance framework.
• Work collaboratively with partners families and professionals to co-produce solutions.
• Apply expert SEND knowledge to embed improvements effectively across the local area.

Your experience as SEND Specialist

• Proven track record in SEND service reviews or Local Offer development.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Familiarity with Ofsted / CQC inspection frameworks.
• Experience of co-production with parent carers young people and stakeholders.
• Collaborative working across education health and social care sectors.
• Involvement in Whole School Improvement or inclusion strategies.

If you’re an experienced SEND with council experience or know someone who might be suitable please call 0 to discuss further.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in touch!)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills and any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Crane
• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Microsoft Word
• Case Management
• OSHA
• Team Management
• Catheterization
• Microsoft Outlook Calendar
• EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1