Barnet Council

SEN Caseworker

Barnet Council  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a SEN Caseworker. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for a caseload relating to a defined group of schools or geographical area. The caseworker will oversee Looked After Children both in and out of the borough and remain responsible for those cases through new assessments to ceasing the EHC plans. The caseworker will manage the effective co-ordination of the assessment, and review the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) of individual pupils, according to the Children and Families Act 2014. Post 18 may be the focus of this role as we look to transition those young persons into their next phase.

Experience and/or knowledge of SEND legislation is essential. including knowledge of financial responsibilities regarding Looked After children In return, you will be offered extensive in-house training and an opportunity to develop skills in the SEN environment. You will be given regular supervision and be part of a thriving dynamic team.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Feray Souleiman, Head of SEN assessments and placements - 02083597007.

If you need assistance, please email the BELS HR Team at: hr.barnetbels@barnet.gov.uk quoting job title.

Closing date for applications: 09/08/2026- Midnight Interview date: w/commencing 12/08/2026

Barnet Education and Learning Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. In addition, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare.
We are committed to practising in ways that are equitable, anti-racist and culturally responsive and we welcome candidates who share this commitment. We have developed an equity and anti-racism policy which outlines our values and actions in this area including ongoing CPD and offering support to our school community. Recruitment of a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve is part of our ongoing commitment and is embedded in this policy and therefore, we welcome applicants who are underrepresented in our profession.

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About Barnet Council

Barnet is the largest London borough by population, with 349,500 residents living within 86.74 square kilometres.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1965
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