Interim SEND Case Officer
Initial 4 Month Interim Contract (budget until end of financial year)
South London Local Authority
£280 per day
Hybrid Working (1-2 days per week on site)
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
Are you an experienced Interim SEND Case Officer looking for your next contract opportunity? This is an excellent chance to join a busy Local Authority at a crucial point in the academic year, where your expertise will make an immediate impact. As an Interim SEND Case Officer, you will manage a full caseload of EHCPs, including complex cases, annual reviews and phase transfers, helping to ensure children and young people receive the support they need. If you are a proactive Interim SEND Case Officer who can hit the ground running and confidently manage competing priorities, this could be the perfect role for you.
Your Role as Interim SEND Case Officer:
Manage a full school allocation caseload across a range of settings.
Handle complex SEND cases and provide effective case management throughout the EHCP process.
Lead and coordinate annual reviews, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales.
Support and deliver phase transfer work during a key period of activity.
Work collaboratively with schools, families and key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Your Previous Experience as Interim SEND Case Officer:
Proven experience working as a SEND Case Officer within a Local Authority setting.
Strong understanding of EHCP legislation, statutory processes and SEND frameworks.
Experience managing complex casework and challenging stakeholder discussions.
Knowledge of annual reviews and phase transfers within education services.
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload whilst maintaining quality and compliance.This is an excellent opportunity for an Interim SEND Case Officer to join a supportive team and make an immediate contribution during a busy and important period. With interviews being arranged as applications are received, there is genuine urgency around this appointment.
If you're interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be interested, please contact Lucy Connick or Simon Floyd on (phone number removed) or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.
Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.
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