SEND Auditor

Lake Champlain Chamber

SEND Auditor responsible for ensuring compliance and quality improvement in SEND services for Lancashire County Council. Collaborating with partners to support children's outcomes while conducting audits and reviews.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timePreston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,777 - £46,142 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEND legislation and quality assurance processes, with strong analytical and report-writing skills to support service improvement and compliance. Capable of effectively engaging stakeholders and presenting findings to drive initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SEND Legislation KnowledgeAudit ExperienceQuality Assurance SkillsAnalytical SkillsReport Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceAuditCompliance ReviewData AnalysisReport Production

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementPresentation SkillsIndependent WorkRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Education Health and Care PlanSEND ServicesInspection ReadinessStatutory GuidanceLegislation Interpretation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertaking audits and quality assurance reviews of SEND services and processes.
Evaluating the quality and effectiveness of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) practice.
Reviewing compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
Analysing qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, strengths and improvement priorities.
Producing detailed reports
Supporting service improvement activity through clear recommendations.
Contributing to inspection readiness and external assurance activity.
Working collaboratively with partners across education, health and care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of SEND legislation, guidance and statutory processes.
Experience of audit, quality assurance, inspection and compliance.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
The ability to interpret legislation, policy and complex information accurately.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Confidence in presenting findings and supporting improvement initiatives.
The ability to work independently whilst maintaining effective relationships across services.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
Family-friendly policies and employee wellbeing support.
Career development opportunities within one of the largest local authorities in the country.