SEND Assessment Coordinator x5

Full Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and self-motivated individual to work within the SEND Assessment, Planning and Review Team as a Assessment Coordinator.The Assessment Co-ordinator will act as the key point of contact on behalf of the local authority, for children and young person (0-25) with special educational needs and disability and their families who are going through the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment Process.You will champion close working with families and young people with special educational needs to ensure that they are at the centre of the process at all times, in the spirit of the Children and Families Act and The SEND Code of PracticePlease note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.Why Bristol City Council?At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.How do I apply?If you share ourTo be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.Shortlisting will take place on 25 November 2025Interviews will take place week beginning 01 December 2025For More Information Please Contact: At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.Full Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and self-motivated individual to work within the SEND Assessment, Planning and Review Team as a Assessment Coordinator.The Assessment Co-ordinator will act as the key point of contact on behalf of the local authority, for children and young person (0-25) with special educational needs and disability and their families who are going through the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment Process.You will champion close working with families and young people with special educational needs to ensure that they are at the centre of the process at all times, in the spirit of the Children and Families Act and The SEND Code of PracticePlease note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.Why Bristol City Council?At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.How do I apply?If you share ourTo be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.Shortlisting will take place on 25 November 2025Interviews will take place week beginning 01 December 2025For More Information Please Contact: At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.