Senior SEN Officer

Job Description

Senior SEN Officer – Halifax – West Yorkshire

Location: Calderdale (hybrid working 1 day a week in office)

Office day: Wednesday (Halifax)

Day rate: £275 – £350 (dependent on experience)

This opportunity would suit an experienced SEN professional with strong leadership skills who is confident managing complex statutory processes and supporting staff within a busy local authority environment. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior SEN Officer to cover a vacancy within the Special Educational Needs team.

This is a key leadership role that will involve line management responsibility for a designated cluster of SEN Officers and Caseworkers. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day guidance, oversight, and professional support to ensure statutory duties are met and high-quality outcomes are delivered for children and young people with special educational needs.

• The role requires a strong background in complex SEN casework, including the coordination, development, and review of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
• The Senior SEN Officer will be expected to manage and quality-assure complex cases, contribute to decision-making, and ensure compliance with statutory timescales and SEND legislation. In addition to casework responsibilities, the post holder will work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies to promote collaborative working and positive outcomes.
•  Supporting families throughout the EHC process will be a central part of the role, requiring excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.