SEN Coordinator

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Enfield

Province Enfield

Postal Code EN1

3-month contract with a local authority

Summary

• We are seeking to recruit SEND Case Co-Ordinators for a 3-month contract with a local authority. The role involves supporting the Statutory Assessment Team and the Pre 14 Annual Review Team. The successful candidates will be dedicated to providing exceptional support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This involves collaborating with schools, colleges, health services, and other agencies to ensure timely and effective support.
  
  The role requires delivering statutory SEND functions in accordance with the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, specifically for Education Health and Care assessments and Annual Reviews for children aged 0 to 14 years. The successful candidates will draft and amend EHCPs, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and of high quality. Previous experience as SEN Case Co-Ordinators within a Local Authority is preferred.

• Cover colleagues’ caseloads during absences or busy periods, ensuring smooth handovers.
• Manage transitions between education phases (early years to school, primary to secondary) within statutory deadlines.
• Attend and undertake Annual Reviews, ensuring compliance with legislative timelines.
• Process Education, Health and Care Needs (EHCN) assessments within 20 weeks as per statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and chair co-production meetings with families and stakeholders to produce person-centred EHCPs.

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure, customer-facing role.
• Ability to manage large caseloads and complex cases.
• Strong customer service skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of The Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, and SEND Regulations 2014.
• GCSE English (A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
• SEN Caseworker qualification or proven ability and experience demonstrating required skills and knowledge.

• Working hours:
  
  35 hours per week
• Bi-weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult) required

The role closes on 28th January 2026, apply ASAP.