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SEN Officer

Job Description

Special Educational Needs Officer

This position is:

* Full time - 37 hours per week

* Initial 4 month contract - with the possibility of extension

* Hybrid working

Job Description

The Special Educational Needs Officer will assist and enable the Local Authority to meet its statutory functions as detailed within current legislation and associated Code of Practices, as they relate to Children and Young People with identified Special Education Needs relating to the Children and Families Act 2014.

The role involves writing and/or reviewing Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, facilitating and assisting the progress of named pupils with needs across the SEND spectrum, advising on provision of the EHC Plan in the context of the early years, school or college curriculum and associated assessment and reporting arrangements, and coordinating activity and supporting the SEN Manager at SEND mediation meetings and SEND Tribunal hearings.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Contribute to the work of the Local Authority relating to the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment and Review processes for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)/LDD.
  2. Facilitate and assist the progress of named pupils with needs across the SEND spectrum, towards meeting the Outcomes identified in the EHC Plan and targets set in the Annual Review Document.
  3. Advise on provision of the EHC Plan in the context of the early years, school or college curriculum and associated assessment and reporting arrangements.
  4. Assist and facilitate the processes for Post 16 and with the service provider; contribute to the commissioning of places for Post 16 students across all settings liaising with partners to identify contributions toward costs where appropriate.
  5. Act as 'named officer', a central point of reference and advice for parents/carers, nearly years providers, schools, colleges and agencies.
  6. Take appropriate actions, in collaboration and negotiation with providers and colleagues, to ensure that children and young people with EHC Plans obtain maximum benefit from their educational opportunities.

Requirements

  • A degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
  • Experience in working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Knowledge of current legislation and associated Code of Practices relating to Children and Young People with identified Special Education Needs.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to travel around Calderdale and immediate vicinity on a day to day basis

Benefits

  • Flexible working options.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Opportunities for career progression.

Apply Now

If you would be interested in this position, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.