Strategic SEND Assessment & Review Lead (Hybrid)

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Somerset County Council in Taunton is seeking a Senior Assessment and Reviewing Officer to lead statutory SEND processes, supporting EHCP delivery and compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

You will manage a team, chair multi-agency meetings, and work with children, families and schools to secure high-quality, inclusive outcomes. The role offers a fixed-term contract, hybrid working and a closing date of 8 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Teaching, Social Work, Management or equivalent Level 6 qualification)
• Experience producing high-quality, person-centred plans with strong knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Equality Act, Children and Families Act and SEND Code of Practice
• Proven experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working with the ability to assess and manage risk for vulnerable children and young people
• Experience working within safeguarding policies and procedures
• Confidence leading multi-agency meetings and driving positive outcomes
• Ability to build trusted relationships with children, families, schools and professionals

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND assessments and EHCP delivery, ensuring high-quality, child-centred outcomes
• Manage and inspire a team of Assessment and Review Officers to deliver exceptional support
• Oversee complex cases, providing expert guidance to children, young people and families
• Champion inclusion and early intervention through strong multi-agency partnerships
• Lead on complex decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement, quality practice and service performance
• Work within SEND tribunals and mediations
• Help shape and develop Somerset's SEND services through specialist expertise and leadership

Skills

Professional qualification

SEND legislation knowledge

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding experience

Leading multi-agency meetings

Relationship building

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

Somerset County Council in Taunton is seeking a Senior Assessment and Reviewing Officer to lead statutory SEND processes, supporting EHCP delivery and compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

You will manage a team, chair multi-agency meetings, and work with children, families and schools to secure high-quality, inclusive outcomes. The role offers a fixed-term contract, hybrid working and a closing date of 8 November 2026.