SENDIASS Caseworker

<p><strong>SENDIASS Caseworker (Part-Time) — Gateshead</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Gateshead (with travel to meetings as required)</p><p> <strong>Hours:</strong> 1 day per week (7.4 hours) — day flexible by agreement</p><p> <strong>Pay:</strong> £14.62 per hour</p><p> <strong>Benefits:</strong> Mileage paid</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting a part-time SENDIASS Caseworker to join the Gateshead SEND Information, Advice and Support Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate professional to support children, young people, and parents/carers navigating the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide impartial information, advice, and support to parents, carers, children, and young people on SEND matters</li><li>Support families through the SEND process, including EHC needs assessments, plans, and reviews</li><li>Assist with preparation for SEND Tribunal appeals and represent/support clients at meetings where needed</li><li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in line with service standards</li><li>Liaise with schools, local authority teams, and other professionals on behalf of service users</li><li>Attend meetings in and around Gateshead as required by casework</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a similar SENDIASS, SEND advocacy, or casework role is essential</li><li>IPSEA Level 1 and Level 2 training is very highly desirable</li><li>Strong working knowledge of SEND legislation and the tribunal process</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support families sensitively and impartially</li><li>Well organised, with strong casework and record-keeping skills</li><li>Based in or near Gateshead, with the ability to travel locally to meetings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>If you have the experience and passion to support families through the SEND process, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or send your CV to hr@axisrec.com</p>

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