Performance and Data Analyst (SEND) Rate: £24.48 per hour (PAYE) / £32.62 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 3 months+ (potential extension) Location: Ealing Department: Strategy, Performance & Intelligence Directorate: Strategy & Change Hours: Full-time - 35 hours

SQL or Education/SEND data ONLY

Are you passionate about using data to improve services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the technical expertise and analytical curiosity to transform complex information into insights that shape strategic decisions? If so, this role could be a great fit.

We are seeking a talented Performance and Data Analyst (SEND) to join our Strategy, Performance & Intelligence team on an initial 3‑month+ assignment, supporting statutory returns, SEND performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the council and schools.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of statutory SEND returns (including SEN2), supporting nearly 100 schools with data collection, and providing high-quality performance analysis for senior managers, service leads and project boards.

You will help drive strategic planning, monitor outcomes, produce projections for specialist school places, and support continuous service improvement through robust data and insight.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and deliver statutory SEND...