EHC Assessment and Review Officer

We're working with a Local Authority based in West Yorkshire who are on the lookout for a proactive Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Assessment and Review Officer.

The right candidate will have experience co-ordinating assessments, processing reviews, and supporting phase transfer reviews.

This role is offered on a fully remote basis.

In this role, you will:

• Amend EHCPs in line with review outcomes and issue revised drafts based on review findings and issue an amended draft to parents/carers within the specified timescale
• Work proactively with parents and young people to ensure they feel fully informed, supported, and understood throughout the assessment process
• Support the timely completion of statutory assessments and annual reviews, ensuring compliance with all legal timescales
• Support Casework Officers in advising families on education provision, placements, funding, and tribunal-related matters
• Uphold Council values and ensure compliance with Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, and Health & Safety policies

What you will need to bring:

• Previous experience within a local authority SEND setting is essential
• Strong ability to analyse multi-agency reports and clearly identify SEN needs and appropriate provision
• Strong communication, mediation, and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships
• Ideally have experience using Synergy

Perks and benefits:

• Remote working arrangement: This role is offered on a remote basis, giving you the freedom to balance work with your personal life
• Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work offers, giving you the ability to balance your career with time off to focus on what matters most to you.
• Diverse Work Settings: Explore different roles and settings, building your skills and allowing you to discover your preferences
• Immediate start: Get up and running quickly, allowing you to start earning quickly without delay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant: Benefit from the support of a specialist SEND recruitment consultant who will guide you through your job search and compliance process

About Reed

• Reed is a leading specialist in recruitment, with over 70 years of experience supporting professionals and organisations across the UK
• We support professionals secure SEND opportunities nationwide, often offering access to roles that are exclusively available through us
• We are proud that 18% of Reed is owned by the Reed Foundation, a registered charity, reflecting our wider dedication to social impact and positive change

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now! Simply follow the link to submit your CV