Location
Hybrid – Newham Dockside, London

Hours
Full Time – Permanent

Salary
£38,256 to £39,276 per annum

About the Role
Join the London Borough of Newham and contribute to building a fairer community for children and young people with additional needs. We are ambitious to make Newham the best place to live, learn and thrive by putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. As a SEND Assistant Case Officer, you will support the effective administration under the Education Act 1996 and Children and Families Act 2014 of statutory assessments for children and young people with special educational needs. This includes their placement, monitoring, and annual review processes.

You will assist in the development, delivery, and review of planning, performance, and commissioning services for children, young people, families, and carers. Your role will help reduce overall costs while maximising life chances in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014. You will also manage the efficient administration of caseloads to ensure high quality, fully integrated services are delivered in compliance with national legislation and guidance.

Newham is a diverse and inclusive borough committed to creating an anti-racist environment and a workforce representative of the families we serve. We value colleagues who are child-centred, empathetic, driven to improve quality of life, focused on inclusivity, and proud of our diverse community.

Experience
- Knowledge and experience of local authority SEND services and the impact on children and families
- Strong administrative skills with a proven work history in local authority administration
- Experience and competency in assessing children and young people with SEND, including planning, delivery, and management of focused interventions and plans
- Good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory timelines
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in SEND or related services supporting children, young people, and families
- Experience interacting with service users in a polite and courteous manner

About You
You are child-centred, empathetic, and committed to improving outcomes for children and families. You value diversity and inclusivity and are motivated to contribute to a fairer and more equitable community. You work well within teams and are dedicated to delivering high-quality services in line with statutory requirements.

Qualifications
Relevant knowledge and experience as outlined above are essential. Specific formal qualifications are not stated but competency in SEND statutory processes and administration is required.