SEN Locality Officer

Job Description

Job title: SEN Locality Officer

Company: Doncaster Council

Job description: The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job details Job reference REQ15887 Date posted 09/01/2024 Application closing date 23/01/2024 Location Civic Office/Hybrid Salary Grade 8, £31,372 – £34,949 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education – Non-Teaching Attachments

SEN Locality Officer Job description

Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid

Salary details: Grade 8, £31,372 – £34,949

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term (for 12 months), Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Closing date: 23rd January 2024

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster – it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve

This is a crucial role in leading on all aspects of the statutory assessment process for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will be part of the exciting changes in Doncaster as we move towards a locality based multi-agency delivery model. This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop that new way of working as part of a team of skilled and dedicated SEN professionals.

The post demands a highly motivated individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEN. The ability to meet deadlines and to work in a multi-agency context are important. You will also need excellent communication skills and the ability to collect, analyse, interpret a range of information for use by others.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more

Shortlisting 24th January 2024, and interviews are to be confirmed.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Derek Brogan, Tel: 01302 862166, or email

This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

The City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

Expected salary: £31372 – 34949 per year

Location: Doncaster

Job date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 07:55:21 GMT

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