Senior Assessment Review Officer (Grade 10) – Interims
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Contract: 18 Weeks Temporary Contract
We’re recruiting a Senior Assessment Review Officer to support Council’s SEND Assessment and Review Team. This is a senior role, ideal for someone with significant SEND experience, strong knowledge of statutory processes, and the ability to oversee complex casework while supporting and challenging colleagues.
About the Role
As a Senior Assessment Review Officer, you’ll provide senior-level support to ensure statutory SEND processes are delivered effectively and within legal timescales. You’ll oversee complex case tracking, undertake quality assurance, and hold a small caseload of high-risk cases requiring senior oversight.
What you’ll be doing:
· Monitoring and tracking EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, reassessments, and phase transfers
· Identifying delays, risks, and barriers to progression, taking appropriate action to resolve issues
· Providing advice, guidance, coaching, and support to Assessment and Reviewing Officers
· Promoting accountability within the team by monitoring performance and case progression
· Undertaking quality assurance of EHC Plans, casework, and decision-making
· Holding and managing a small caseload of complex, sensitive, or high-profile cases (including complaints, mediation, or tribunal activity)
· Working collaboratively with families, schools, health, and social care professionals
· Supporting managers with performance monitoring, service improvement, and reporting
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates with:
· Significant experience of SEND statutory processes and EHC Plans
· Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice
· Experience managing complex SEND casework
· Experience supporting, advising, and motivating colleagues
· Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
· Ability to analyse information, make sound decisions, and meet deadlines
Desirable:
· Experience of quality assurance, supervision, or team leadership
· Relevant qualification in education, SEND, social care, or related field
Why Apply?
· Full-time hours in a structured council environment
· Opportunity to lead on SEND statutory processes and quality assurance
· Varied responsibilities across casework, coaching, and compliance
· Short-term contract ideal for experienced professionals seeking impactful work
Benefits
· Weekly Pay
· Company Pension
· Ongoing Agency Support
· Temp-to-Perm opportunities
Additional Information
· Order Number: OR112081
· Job Title: Senior Assessment Review Officer (Grade 10) – Interims
· Target Start Date: 31 Aug 2026
· Duration: 18 Weeks
· Rate: PAYE £269.21 per day
· Job Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom
· Work Pattern: Remote working welcome, with option to work from office base
Candidate Requirements
At submission:
· Eligible to work in the UK
· Basic DBS
· Driving Licence
· Driving Insurance (Commercial & Business Use)
· 5 Years References/Work History
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: £269.21 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Experience:
- SEND statutory processes and EHC Plans: 5 years (required)
- Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice: 1 year (required)
- managing complex SEND casework: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Basic DBS (required)
- driving license (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
