Senior SEND Assessment & Reviewing Officer
Somerset (Remote)
£400 per day umbrella
Contract (6 months+)
The Role:
This role will provide support for statutory work, specifically responding to tribunals and mediations. We require an experienced SEND officer, with a high level of knowledge, skills and experience of working with families through tribunal and mediation, with a proven record of attending tribunal hearings.
The post holder will:
- Promote professional standards in the service by delivering outcome focussed assessments and contribution to the service and the wider success of the Council and Local Area for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Act as the Lead for Education, Health & Care assessments (EHCPs) ensuring that plans are of a high quality and are reflective of the young person's needs.
- Lead on an area of specialism, taking responsibility for the portfolio. A range of specialisms will be required across the team of Senior Assessment and Review Officers, which will include Management, CLA, Independent Commissioning, CYP in Specific Circumstances (e.g. EHE/YOT/Young Carers & SME), SENCo. Support and Development, School Funding and Training.
The Candidate:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to SEND, including but not exhaustive The Equality Act 2010, Children & Families Act 2014, Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 2015.
- Experience of working within the Council's safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Recognised and relevant professional qualifications e.g. teaching qualifications, social work, other level 6 qualifications, management qualifications.
- Experience of writing excellent, concise and quality person centred plans.
- Ability to establish a successful, honest and trusting relationship with the child, young person, family, school staff and other professionals.
How to Apply:
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