Special educational needs Work, Jobs in Taunton Ta1 (with Salaries)

Assessment & Reviewing Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,598 - £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- IT
- Care plans
9d
Specialist Learning Mentor - Numeracy
Queen's College, Taunton —Taunton
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- School
- Teaching
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Assessment & Reviewing Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- IT
- Care plans
9d
Children's Community Support Worker
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Care plans
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Alternative Learning Tutor
Lexia Education Services —Bridgwater
- £30 - £36 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
15h
Qualified Counsellor
Sedgemoor Manor School —Highbridge
- £29,970 - £36,483 a year
- School
14d
Behaviour Mentor
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £90 - £100 a day
- Monday to Friday
- School
Quick apply
Behaviour Mentor
Lexia Education Services —Bridgwater
- £109.50 - £130.00 a day
- Full-time
- IT
- School
Engagement Tutor
Lexia Education Services —Bridgwater
- £30 - £36 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Outreach Tutor – Bridgwater
Lexia Education Services —Bridgwater
- £30 - £36 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
SEND/SEMH Tutor
Lexia Education Services —Bridgwater
- £30 - £36 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Teaching
Behaviour Mentor in Chard
Lexia Education Services —Chard
- £109.50 - £130.00 a day
- Full-time
- IT
- School
Outreach Mentor in Glastonbury
Lexia Education Services —Glastonbury
- £109.50 - £130.00 a day
- Full-time
Intensive Family Wellbeing Support Worker
North Somerset Council —North Somerset
- £32,061 - £34,434 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Intervention Mentor
Lexia Education Services —Glastonbury
- £109.50 - £130.00 a day
- Full-time
- IT
- School
Children's Activity Support - Group Helper (Supporting 6-18 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities, Liverpool)
Barnardo's —Minehead
- Call to connect
- Preschool
- School
SEN Tutor – Axminster
Lexia Education Services —Axminster
- £30 - £36 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Communication skills
- School
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Volunteer Retail Assistant
Young Somerset —Taunton
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Travel
8d
SEN Intervention Tutor – Langport
Lexia Education Services —Langport
- £30 - £35 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Communication skills
- School
- Flexible schedule

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Assessment & Reviewing Officer

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,598 - £32,061 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

English
IT
Care plans
Time management

Full job description

Date: 26 May 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 07th June 2026

Salary: Grade 12, ranging from £28,598 - £32,061 per annum.

Join us on our mission to improve the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Somerset.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Assessment and Reviewing Officer (ARO) to join our Statutory SEND team, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

With inclusion at the heart of the service, we support children and young people with Education Health Care Plans. You will manage a caseload of children and young people, ensuring high-quality plans are produced, reviewed, and maintained in line with legal requirements.

Role summary:

As an Assessment and Reviewing Officer you will ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive high‑quality, outcome‑focused EHC assessments and annual reviews within statutory timescales.

Acting as the key point of contact for families, education settings and professionals, the role coordinates multi‑agency input and delivers accurate, person‑centred EHC plans that reflect each child or young person’s needs and aspirations.

You will manage your own caseload, maintain strong relationships with families and partners, and supports statutory processes including mediation and tribunal work, helping Somerset Council meet its duties and deliver consistently high standards for SEND services.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities:

Coordinate outcome‑focused EHCP assessments and reviews within statutory timescales.
Act as a single point of contact for families, settings and professionals.
Work collaboratively across education, health and social care services.
Produce clear, person‑centred plans and maintain accurate case records.
Support mediation, tribunal preparation and service improvement.
Ensure compliance with SEND legislation and safeguarding procedures.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills:

Recognised and relevant professional qualification e.g. Teaching, Social Work, other level 3 qualifications, management qualifications.
Evidence of work-related continuing management development.
Understanding of person-centred planning and ability to produce high‑quality, outcome‑focused EHCPs using multi‑agency information.
Knowledge of statutory SEND processes, including EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, and legal timeframes.
Experience of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working.
Ability to assess and manage risk for vulnerable children and young people.
Experience of leading multi‑agency meetings.
Experience of writing high‑quality, person‑centred plans.
Experience of working with IT client databases.
Experience of working within safeguarding policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative, prioritising workload appropriately.
Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
Ability to build honest, trusting and effective relationships with children, young people, families, schools and professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively in fluent English.

Additional Information:

Permanent contract - 37 hours per week
This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from our offices at County Hall, Taunton. There is an expectation that you will be in the office a minimum of two days a week.
28 day’s annual leave (additional to bank holidays)
Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship
Interviews have been planned for the week of the 15th June 2026
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Katie Knight, Service Manager - Disputes and Resolutions Team, at [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request via [email protected]

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