Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The SEN Assessment & Review Officer will work within the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Children’s Services, ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2015.
• The role involves managing complex caseloads, developing and reviewing Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, liaising with schools, families, and professionals, and providing guidance to minimise legal challenge to the Local Authority.
• The post also involves supervising a case coordinator and maintaining accurate records using the Impulse case management system.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Implement and co-ordinate the needs assessment and review process for children and young people with SEND.
• Develop, draft, and review EHC Plans in partnership with parents, children, and professionals.
• Manage complex and potentially contentious cases, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks of challenge to the LA.
• Liaise with schools, colleges, health providers, social care, and other agencies to gather information and coordinate contributions to EHC Plans.
• Directly manage, allocate, and monitor the work of a case coordinator.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Impulse system and other documentation.
• Chair or attend planning and review meetings, ensuring they are person-centred and outcome focused.
• Advise and challenge schools and professionals in relation to SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
• Support placement negotiations for pupils with EHC Plans, including young people over 16.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience of SEND processes within a Local Authority and drafting EHC Plans or statements.
• Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2015, and associated guidance.
• Experience of working directly with schools, nurseries, or colleges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with parents, children, professionals, and schools.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience in outcome-focused planning and partnership working.
• Proficient in using case management systems (Impulse), word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Resilience in handling contentious situations and mitigating legal risk to the LA.
• Knowledge of primary, secondary, and further education systems.
• Familiarity with the Department for Education (DfE) transitional guidance.
Additional Information:
• Hours: 35 per week, 09:00–17:00.
• Location: The Woolwich Centre, Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Requirements
• Experience of SEND processes within a Local Authority and drafting EHC Plans or statements. • Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2015, and associated guidance. • Experience of working directly with schools, nurseries, or colleges. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with parents, children, professionals, and schools. • Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise workload effectively. • Experience in outcome-focused planning and partnership working. • Proficient in using case management systems (Impulse), word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. • Resilience in handling contentious situations and mitigating legal risk to the LA. • Knowledge of primary, secondary, and further education systems. • Familiarity with the Department for Education (DfE) transitional guidance.