Location
Harrow

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£62,349 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Senior Professional SEN Casework Officer to join the SEN Assessment and Review Service on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you will support the Team Manager in ensuring the effective operation of the Local Authority’s statutory duties relating to children and young people aged 0–25 years with special educational needs and disabilities. This includes working within the framework of the Education Act 1996, the Children and Families Act 2014, the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2015, and related legislation and guidance.

As a Senior Professional SEN Casework Officer, you will line manage SEN casework officers, overseeing the quality and timeliness of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and annual review processes. You will manage complex cases and lead on conflict resolution and mediation. You will have decision-making responsibility regarding the allocation of resources to support children and young people through EHCP funding, including delegating funding to Harrow schools. Additionally, you will coordinate and present cases to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal.

Harrow Council is a culturally diverse borough with excellent transport links to central London and beyond, making it a great place to live and work. The council is committed to working together to make a difference for Harrow’s community.

Experience
- Experience working in an SEN service and/or education field supporting children, young people, and their families.
- Proven skills in negotiation, influencing, leadership, and managing people within a multi-professional or agency context.

About you
- Strong knowledge of legislation and legal frameworks relating to disability, health, social care, and special educational needs.
- Familiarity with funding arrangements for special educational needs provision.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including formal presentations.
- Ability to travel for business purposes when required.

Qualifications
- A degree, professional qualification, or relevant training in the area of special educational needs.