SEN Officer

Job description

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time, 36.25 hours per week - Soulbury Payscale

Department: Education

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEN Officer to join our team.

An SEN Officer is required to: -

• undertake statutory work relating to the production and maintenance of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children/yp aged 0-25 with severe and complex SEN working closely with children, parents/carers, education, social care and health professionals, to ensure educational needs are met.

• manage statutory SEN processes for an allocated caseload to include statutory assessment, the production of EHC Plans, Annual Reviews relating to EHC Plans

• manage complex and challenging casework relating to all matters arising with the provision and placement for children/yp with EHCPs.

• support the LA implementation of SEN legislation, including the improvement and quality of EHCPs and the development of the local offer.

• provide advice and guidance to schools/colleges about the duties under the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and SEN funding.

• ensure that the LA fulfils its statutory duties in relation to children and young people with EHCPs.

• manage the statutory assessment and annual review processes for an allocated caseload, including the production of high quality EHCPs.

• represent the LA at Annual Reviews; to ensure compliance with statutory processes, to ensure children/yp are making good progress and to support matters relating to complex and challenging casework.

• support casework around Tribunals

• develop positive working relationships with colleagues across the council and partner agencies, to ensure the appropriate support and placements are secured for children/yp.

If you feel you would like further information about this role then please email

Job reference

REQ04421

Date posted

27/10/2025

Application closing date

05/12/2025

Location

Blackburn with Darwen

Salary

Soulbury pay scale – point £49,764 - £54,125

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

36.25

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Council