• The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced SEND Assessment & Review Officer to join its Inclusion, Learning and Achievement service within Children’s Services.

• This is a short-term project role supporting a critical data cleansing and SEND casework project, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans.

• The postholder will manage a complex caseload, act as the single point of contact for families and professionals, and ensure that all SEND assessments, reviews and plans are compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

• The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to manage potentially contentious situations.

• Act as the single point of contact for families and professionals throughout the EHC needs assessment and review process.

• Review, validate and update SEND case records to ensure data accuracy, completeness and statutory compliance.

• Draft high-quality, outcome-focused EHC Plans in line with the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

• Manage a complex caseload, ensuring statutory timescales are met.

• Liaise with schools, colleges, training providers and partner agencies to gather and coordinate professional advice.

• Challenge and support education providers to ensure compliance with SEND legislation and reduce the risk of legal challenge.

• Prepare case summaries and documentation for panels and SENDIST tribunals where required.

• Represent the local authority at mediation meetings, school monitoring meetings and annual reviews.

• Chair EHC planning meetings, TACs and attend annual reviews as required.

• Negotiate placements and provision with education providers.

• Identify and resolve data discrepancies, duplicates and incomplete records within SEND systems.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records on Synergy and other council systems.

• Support process improvements and best practice in SEND data management and service delivery.

• Work collaboratively with health, social care and education colleagues to deliver coordinated outcomes for children and young people.

• Experience drafting EHC Plans or Statements of Special Educational Needs.

• Strong knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, Education Act 1996 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

• Experience working directly with schools, colleges, nurseries or training providers.

• Ability to manage complex SEND caseloads and meet statutory deadlines.

• Experience preparing cases for SENDIST tribunal and mediation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including managing challenging and contentious situations.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to carry out data cleansing and quality assurance work.

• Experience using case management systems (e.g. Synergy).

• Ability to work collaboratively with families, professionals and partner agencies.

• Strong organisational and workload-management skills.

• Understanding of outcome-focused, person-centred planning.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

• Location: The Woolwich Centre.

• Hours: 35 per week.

• Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00.

• Enhanced DBS is required for this role.