Senior SEND Transition Worker
Uxbridge / Hayes
Full time and Permanent
£34,878 - £37,035
In this challenging and rewarding role based within our Learning Support team, you will work directly with young people (Year 9 upwards) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and their parents/carers, to enable them to make an effective transition to the College.
Reporting to the Head of Learning Support, you will also take a lead on all administrative duties for receiving and processing of learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), including leading the EHCP Consultation process and Annual Review meetings.
We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following:
1. Experience of working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in an educational environment
2. Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
3. Understanding and experience of working with EHCPs
4. Experience of working in partnership with a variety of agencies (e.g. schools and local authorities)
5. Ability to supervise other team members effectively
6. Ability to build effective working relationships and meet the needs of a diverse range of people
7. Good IT, organisational and administrative skills, and be able to prioritise a busy workload effectively
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.To work closely with the Head of Learning Support to take a lead on EHC Consultation responses, always ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
2.Working with the Head of Learning Support agree initial cost estimates prior to enrolment, as requested by Local Authorities
3.To maintain an up-to-date spreadsheet of all correspondence regarding EHC plans and provide reminders regarding deadline dates for actions.
4.To foster ‘relationships’ with all feeder Boroughs including attendance at relevant local authority meetings.
5.To assist the Head of Learning Support in ensuring appropriate progression for SEN learners and negotiate funding with Local Authorities.
6.To assist the Head of Learning Support in correspondence with local autho