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: