Education Placement Officer

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Placement Officer to join our SEND service.About the role: In this pivotal role, you will combine brokerage functions with commissioning support to ensure that placement activity for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) is intelligence-led, timely, and contributes to positive outcomes for families.You will work closely with families, settings and multi‐agency partners to secure the right educational placements and improve life outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.This role is based in the Keynsham Civic Centre and across our local area, including some travel to other counties.Most of the working week will be spent at the Keynsham Civic Centre and out visiting settings.Key Responsibilities Placement CoordinationNeeds AnalysisMarket & Gap AnalysisCaseload ManagementTeam CollaborationQualifications Relevant experience in education, social care, health or local authority teams. This may include personal or volunteering experience.Evidence that you can work flexibly and effectively under pressure, be resilient, and be solution focused when facing challenges.Evidence of the ability to make decisions in relation to children and young people based on a sound assessment of needs and appraisal of available options.If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Laura Donnelly, Head of SEND on 01225 477105 or email laura_donnelly@bathnes.gov.uk.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English