Senior SEN Case Officer

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Reading

07/05/2026

Senior SEN Case Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£40,215 - £42,768 per year

Contractual hours

29.6

Basis

Part time

Region

Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type

Children's Services

Date posted

29/04/2026

Job reference

DOC0072

We are looking for an experienced Senior SEN Case Officer to play a pivotal role in managing statutory processes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. If you are confident, organised, calm under pressure and passionate about improving outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

As a Senior SEN Case Officer, you will oversee the end‑to‑end statutory assessment and review process, ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive high‑quality, outcome‑focused Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing statutory assessment, placement and monitoring processes within required timescales.
• Overseeing the production, amendment and quality assurance of EHCPs.
• Managing and supervising Assistant SEN Case Officers, and supporting SEN Case Officers with complex cases.
• Leading workflow and caseload management across the team.
• Coordinating the Year 6 and Post‑16 phase transfer processes and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Working closely with the Legal Team to support and prepare for SEND Tribunal cases.
• Attending and leading multi-agency meetings, case conferences and advisory panels as required.
• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with parents/carers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Delivering and supporting training for professionals, including SENCO networks and EHCP learning events.
• Deputising for the SEN Team Manager when required.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, organised and committed to making a difference.

You will bring:

• Experience with managing a SEN caseload in a Local Authority or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of SEN legislation including the Children and Families Act and the SEN Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of a range of SEND needs and related multi‑agency roles.
• Knowledge of multi‑agency processes and the ability to lead effective multi‑agency meetings.
• Confidence in leading meetings, handling challenging situations and managing negotiations.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact ***email_hidden***

Closing Date: Thursdsy 7th May 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Process: To be confirmed

Senior SEN Case Officer