Opus people solutions on behalf of Telford and Wrekin Council have an exciting opportunity for a Send Officer to join their Send Team.
Job Title: Send Officer(Preparing for Adulthood - Post 16)
Length of assignment: 6 Months
Hours per week: 37 hours
Hourly rate: £300-£400 per day
Location: Darby House, Lawn Central TF3 4JA
Remote/Office based: Tuesday and Friday from the Officer, all other days working from home
- Interpret and adhere to the principles and statutory processes described in the SEN Code of Practice.
- Ensure that statutory timescales are strictly adhered to.
- Prioritise workloads.
- Liaise with parents of children with special education needs, SEND Casework Officers, health and social care professionals, Educational Psychologists, specialist teachers, head teachers and staff from schools and colleges. You must keep all parties up to date at all times.
- Draft well written, easy to read and jargon free EHC Plans.
- Attend annual reviews on request for young people age 16+
- Amend EHC Plans following annual reviews.
- Interpret sensitive and complex information from professional assessment relating to individual children with special educational needs, health needs and social care needs.
- Ensure EHC Plans meet legal requirements and will satisfy external scrutiny.
- Identify any gaps or discrepancies in the reports provided by the assessment.
- Contribute to the development of best practice and procedures relating to education, health and care plan writing.
- Prepare evidence to support mediation and tribunals.
If you thrive to make a difference and experience, then we would love to hear from you