SEND Case Officer

Job description

Kirklees Council is seeking an experienced SEND Case Officer to join its Placements & Tribunal Team. This role will focus on managing a caseload of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), coordinating Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and reviews, supporting specialist placement consultations, and preparing SENDIST Tribunal casework and written submissions.

The successful candidate will work closely with families, schools, educational settings, and partner agencies to ensure statutory responsibilities are met while securing appropriate educational provision and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with SEND in accordance with statutory duties and local procedures
• Coordinate person‑centred and outcome‑focused EHC needs assessments and annual reviews
• Draft, amend, and maintain clear, accurate, and legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Ensure all casework is completed within statutory timescales and in line with SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice
• Prepare SENDIST Tribunal case files, written submissions, and supporting documentation
• Undertake consultations with schools, specialist provisions, and educational settings to secure appropriate placements
• Liaise with parents, carers, schools, educational settings, and multidisciplinary professionals to gather information and coordinate support
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to schools and settings regarding EHCP processes and SEND provision
• Attend and facilitate annual reviews, ensuring outcomes and recommendations are accurately reflected within EHCPs
• Maintain accurate case records and update relevant case management systems
• Promote positive working relationships with families, educational settings, and partner agencies
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the delivery of high‑quality SEND services

• Experience working as a SEND Case Officer, EHCP Coordinator, SEN Officer, or within a similar SEND statutory role
• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND legislation
• Experience coordinating EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, and drafting EHCPs
• Experience preparing Tribunal documentation, written submissions, and managing SENDIST‑related casework
• Knowledge of specialist placements and consultation processes within SEND services
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and legally compliant documentation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively
• Experience working collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals
• Experience using Liquid Logic case management systems would be advantageous
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis, with attendance in Huddersfield Town Centre two days per week preferred but not essential