SEND Business Support Officer

Assistant SEND Officer
3–6 month interim contract
South London Local Authority
£210 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working (2 days p/week on site)


CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place week commencing 12th Jan 2026


Baltimore Consulting are currently partnered with a South London Local Authority to appoint an Assistant SEND Officer on an interim basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong SEND knowledge, administrative capability, and experience working in a fast-paced local authority setting.
You will support the SEND service by managing inboxes, liaising with families and professionals, and working closely with the SEND Officers to ensure smooth delivery of statutory services.


Your Role as Assistant SEND Officer:

• Manage and respond to emails in shared SEND inboxes.
• Provide administrative support to SEND Officers and senior staff.
• Liaise with parents, schools, and professionals to support EHCP processes.
• Update case files and records accurately using Capita.
• Support timely responses to casework and statutory deadlines.

Your Experience as an Assistant SEND Officer:

• Experience using Capita (desirable).
• Strong understanding of SEND processes and terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable managing a busy inbox and handling sensitive information.
• Local authority experience preferred, ideally in a SEND or education team.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be a good fit, please contact Lucy Connick or Simon Floyd on 0117 3137110 or apply today.


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Our clients are committed to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the recruitment and onboarding process.