EHCP Assistant Officer

Weve transformed the way we help our communities to get the best outcomes possible for every child and family we work with. As part of this, we continue to invest in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), with the growth of our four sub teams within the EHCP Casework Team:

• Assessment Team
• Early Years and Primary Team
• Secondary and Post 16 Team
• Tribunals, Resolutions and Compliance Team
Due to our continued investment in SEND, we are looking for experienced EHCP Assistant Officers to join our Secondary and Post-16 team and Tribunals, Resolution and Compliance Team. Reporting to the Senior EHCP Casework Officer, you will be responsible for, supporting the EHCP Casework Team to ensure statutory processes are completed within timescales set out in the Code of Practice and Tribunal timeframes. As part of your induction to the role, a full training package on all aspects of SEN Casework is provided. Join our vibrant and passionate workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families as we continue to transform the way we support our communities and residents., We would like to hear from you if you are


• Always learning, confident and skilled in SEND Casework with an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant Legislation.
• Kind and caring, you are child and young people focused, with good written and verbal skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and problem solve, working within statutory timeframes, liaising with families and key agencies to ensure best provision and outcomes for our children and young people.
• Driven to do it differently to embark on a journey of continuous improvement in SEND.
• Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, you can establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with our families.
• Experienced in managing the Annual Review process, administration, and adhering to Statutory and Legal deadlines.
  
  Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.
In our Children, Education & Families Directorate, we want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, weve set out to improve and transform our services. Were currently in the process of reevaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with the objective of advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people. We are pleased with the promising progress in SEND services, with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reporting that Oxfordshires local area partnership has taken effective action to make improvements in services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) following a monitoring visit in September 2025. Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education and Families. Together, we ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the people we support.