SENDIASS Caseworker

Axis Recruitment SEND Support Services with Gateshead; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Axis Recruitment SEND Support Services with Gateshead is seeking a part-time SENDIASS Caseworker in Gateshead to support families and young people through the SEND process. The role requires visiting meetings in the Gateshead area and flexible day scheduling.

The successful candidate will have prior SENDIASS/casework experience, knowledge of SEND legislation, and strong communication skills to work impartially with parents, carers, and young people.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a SENDIASS, SEND advocacy, or casework role.
• IPSEA Level 1 and Level 2 training is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the tribunal process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for supporting families impartially.
• Well organised with good casework and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial information, advice, and support on SEND matters.
• Support families through SEND processes, including EHC needs assessments, plans, and reviews.
• Assist with preparation for SEND Tribunal appeals and represent/support clients at meetings.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records per service standards.
• Liaise with schools and local authority teams on behalf of service users.
• Attend meetings in and around Gateshead as required.

Skills

SENDIASS experience

IPSEA training

SEND legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Casework skills

Job description

SENDIASS Caseworker (Part-Time) — Gateshead

Location: Gateshead (with travel to meetings as required)

Hours: 1 day per week (7.4 hours) — day flexible by agreement

Pay: £14.62 per hour

About the Role

We are recruiting a part-time SENDIASS Caseworker to join the Gateshead SEND Information, Advice and Support Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate professional to support children, young people, and parents/carers navigating the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide impartial information, advice, and support to parents, carers, children, and young people on SEND matters
• Support families through the SEND process, including EHC needs assessments, plans, and reviews
• Assist with preparation for SEND Tribunal appeals and represent/support clients at meetings where needed
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in line with service standards
• Liaise with schools, local authority teams, and other professionals on behalf of service users
• Attend meetings in and around Gateshead as required by casework

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar SENDIASS, SEND advocacy, or casework role is essential
• IPSEA Level 1 and Level 2 training is very highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of SEND legislation and the tribunal process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support families sensitively and impartially
• Well organised, with strong casework and record-keeping skills
• Based in or near Gateshead, with the ability to travel locally to meetings