Post 16 Officer
BBBH39438_1757496570
Posted: 10/09/2025
- Up to £270 per day
- West Midlands
- Temporary
Post-16 SEND Officer
£270 per day
3-6 month initial contract
Fully remote working
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an experienced SEND Officer to manage a caseload of young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring that provision meets identified needs and statutory requirements.
Working for our local authority client in the Midlands, the Post-16 SEND Officer will coordinate Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, leading to the creation of high quality and person centred EHCPs.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience of working for a local authority, with a strong understanding of post-16 education, training, and pathways for young people with SEND.
- In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Children and Families Act (2014).
- Excellent written communication skills including the ability to draft clear and concise plans.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Draft, amend, and maintain EHCPs to reflect current needs, provision, and outcomes.
- Coordinate and attend annual reviews, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.
- Support the transition of young people with SEND into adulthood, ensuring a seamless process and the appropriate provision is in place.
Skills required:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with external partners, young people with SEND and their families.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to assess needs, evaluate provision, and resolve issues to achieve positive outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a demanding caseload, prioritise effectively, and meet statutory deadlines.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Adam on 01772 954200 for more information.
INDSCGEMW
Ellie Wilson
Associate Consultant