Annual Review Officer (SEND)
Gateshead CouncilGateshead, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (temporary, full time) with Gateshead Council based in Gateshead. The advertised salary is £29,540 - £32,061. Applications close on 10 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
12 Months Maternity Cover Starting October 2026
Who we are & what we stand for
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.
We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.
At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.
Make a difference at every stage of a child's journey. Join our SEND Service and help ensure children and young people receive the support they need to thrive.
Our SEND Service plays a vital role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We work closely with families, schools, health colleagues and partner agencies to ensure Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) remain effective, up to date and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes. You'll join a dedicated, supportive team committed to delivering high-quality services that make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
Be the voice of coordination and quality in SEND. Help deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and families across Gateshead.
As an Annual Review Officer, you'll coordinate and oversee the annual review process for children and young people with EHCPs, ensuring statutory timescales are met and plans accurately reflect changing needs and aspirations.
What you will get to do
- Act as a key point of contact for parents, carers, schools and professionals throughout the annual review process.
- Coordinate and manage annual reviews, ensuring reviews are completed effectively and amended EHCPs are issued within required timescales.
- Attend annual review meetings where appropriate and represent the SEND Service professionally.
- Amend Education, Health and Care Plans using information from a range of sources and professionals.
- Work collaboratively with education, health, social care and other partners to gather information and support positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Maintain accurate records and administer SEND processes using systems such as Synergy and Mosaic.
- Collate data and contribute to reports that support service performance monitoring and SEND funding arrangements.
- Support the SEND Service through meeting administration, minute taking and coordination of professional attendance at reviews.
- Deliver guidance and training to colleagues and school staff relating to SEND annual review processes.
- Contribute to the wider work of the SEND Monitoring and Quality Assurance Team.
- Undertake setting or home visits where required to discuss EHCP amendments with parents, carers or young people
Supporting children, empowering families, improving outcomes. Join our dedicated SEND Service as an Annual Review Officer.
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, Education, Health and Care Plans and the statutory SEND process.
- Experience of working with parents, carers, schools, health, social care and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Experience of collating information from multiple sources and accurately updating and amending documentation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to provide advice, guidance and support to a range of stakeholders.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, alongside experience of maintaining electronic records and information systems.
- A good general standard of education, including literacy and numeracy qualifications, alongside an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification.
If successful you will have t o apply for an Enhanced Disclosure
What’s in it for you
Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary – we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions – a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services – plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).
Our commitment to you
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.
We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.
If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via recruitment@gateshead.gov.uk
Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.
Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.
How this role compares
We hold 350 council vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £33,699. This role pays less than about 66% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 555 of them in North East.
You have 11 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Gateshead Council has 35 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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