SENd Consultant

Overview

SEND Consultant
3‑month interim contract starting ASAP
South West
£450 per day (via umbrella)
Inside IR35
FULLY REMOTE

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Reporting into senior SEND and Finance leaders, you will play a critical role in testing a proposed SEND banding framework and designing a clear, evidence‑based cost library to support fair, consistent, and transparent funding decisions across mainstream, specialist, and post‑16 settings. This senior interim role requires exceptional analytical ability, strong SEND expertise, and proven experience delivering complex work independently within a local authority context.

• Lead rigorous testing of the proposed SEND banding framework
• Develop a robust, transparent cost library to underpin banding decisions
• Analyse data from settings, finance teams, and national benchmarks
• Assess implications of the Schools White Paper and national SEND reforms
• Produce high‑quality reports summarising findings, methodology, and recommendations
• Engage with SENCOs, headteachers, LA officers, and finance colleagues to gather insight and test proposals

• Significant experience within a local authority SEND service
• Strong background working with schools and understanding operational SEND practice
• Demonstrable analytical, modelling, and data‑handling skills
• In‑depth understanding of statutory SEND processes and national policy
• Experience designing or testing SEND banding models
• Knowledge of the Schools White Paper and national SEND funding reform
• Experience in cost‑modelling or resource‑allocation methodologies

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be suitable, please call  or apply today.

Note: (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.)

Our clients are committed to building and supporting a diverse workforce. Recruitment decisions are based solely on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments required during the application process will be fully supported.