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Job Title: SEND High Needs Officer
Location: Westminster, London (Hybrid – minimum two days per week in the locality)
Directorate: Children’s Services
Reports to: SEN Principal Manager for Case Management
Rate: £267.53 per day

We are currently seeking a SEND High Needs Officer to join the ambitious and inclusive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in improving services for children and young people with SEND in both Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

About the Role:
As a SEND High Needs Officer, you will provide financial oversight, data management, and administrative support to ensure our SEND services are delivered effectively and sustainably.

You will be responsible for:

Monitoring and updating high needs top-up funding using the EBT funding matrix.
Managing and maintaining finance systems and pupil funding databases.
Creating and reconciling purchase orders and supplier agreements.
Coordinating personal budget payments and overseeing invoice approval processes.
Leading termly audits and financial reviews for schools and independent providers.
Producing annual reports with analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting of high needs funding.
Ensuring that finance-related casework information is up to date and accurate.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A background in finance administration, education, or public services is highly desirable.What We’re Looking For You will have:

Experience coordinating payment schedules and reconciling with databases or caseloads.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail in written and verbal work.
Sound knowledge of SEND legislation and policy (e.g. Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2015), or the ability to develop this quickly.
An understanding of multi-agency working and experience managing stakeholder relationships. Good analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform service delivery.
English and Maths qualifications or equivalent experience in administrative roles.Apply today and join a team that’s committed to delivering exceptional SEND support.
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