Special Needs Office (SNO)

Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a SNO for the 0-11 team. Fully remote £345 a day (umbrella) 3 month contract initially with possible extension Inside IR35 Full time hours only consideredEssentials Experience of working in similar role within an LA - 12 months minimum ideally longer to experience the whole cycle. Must have experience managing a small team. Must have experience carrying out 20 week assessment workPurpose of the Role Agency Special Needs Officers (SNOs) are expected to operate as senior operational leaders within the Hampshire SEN Service, providing oversight, direction and quality assurance for Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes. Agency status does not alter the level of responsibility, accountability or professional standards expected by Hampshire County Council. What Hampshire County Council expects of Agency SNOs Statutory and Professional AccountabilityAgency SNOs are expected to: Have a strong, working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and relevant regulations. Ensure statutory compliance across all allocated casework, including: EHC needs assessment timescales Annual review and phase transfer duties Tribunal directions and mediation outcomes Treat statutory deadlines as non‑negotiable and escalate risk early, not at the point of breach. Uphold Hampshire's statutory duties, values and approach to defensible decision...