Data Analyst; SEND

Performance Data Analyst (SEND)

Are you passionate about using data to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a high‑impact analytical role where your work directly informs strategic decision‑making and service transformation?

This is an exciting opportunity to help transform SEND services through data and intelligence. You will work closely with senior leaders and partners to improve outcomes for children and young people across Ealing.

• Lead statutory returns (including SEN2) ensuring compliance and deadlines are met
• Develop and enhance data systems and reporting frameworks
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends and inform planning
• Produce high‑quality dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI)
• Provide expert advice on data interpretation and performance
• Support forecasting including specialist school place planning
• Collaborate with services, ICT and partners to improve data systems
• Ensure strong data quality, validation and GDPR compliance

• Advanced skills in Excel, SQL and Power BI
• Strong analytical and forecasting capability
• Experience working with large datasets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in SEND, education or public sector

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.