2-3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose Responsible for a caseload of children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Oversee the child’s journey from the commencement of statutory assessment to placement Ensure all statutory processes are met until finalization of EHCP using key working principles with the family Key Duties/Accountabilities Act as the named officer for a group of schools Be flexible and work as part of a team, providing services and support to parents/carers and colleagues Foster and maintain close and effective working relationships with all partner agencies Ensure effective communication with parents and external agencies in respect of policies, services, and processes related to SEND issues Represent and attend relevant decision-making panels, making recommendations in the context of SEND Law and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 Essential Experience Required Experience of establishing effective working relationships with parents/young people and other professionals Experience with Families Act 2014, 0-25 SEND Code of Practice Essential Qualification Required Good general standard of Education (GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Maths and 5 GCSEs or equivalent overall grades A* - C) Additional Information Working hours: 36 hours per week The role requires a DBS check The role closes soon, please apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements: