We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Camden to assist with the appointment of a Senior SEN Officer, on a 1.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £282.70 - £382.32 per day
Summary:
Under the leadership of the SEN Manager the post-holder will manage a small team of Assessment and Case Coordinators, ensuring that the local authority is able to meet its statutory responsibilities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in accordance with the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Responsibilities:
* Overseeing the timeliness of decisions re transport eligibility and providing evidence for any transport appeals
* Effective collection of data and information to respond to complaints, enquiries, SENDT appeals within statutory or agreed timescales
* Additional responsibility for agreed area for example Annual Review processes, Tribunals, case officers or other agreed defined area
* To contribute to the ability of the local area to effectively identify and meet the needs of and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND
* To implement systems and processes that promote person centred planning keeping the views and wishes of the child and young person central, upholding the principles of the SEND Code of Practice 2015
Qualifications:
* Degree level or equivalent experience
* Evidence of relevant continued professional development
* A post graduate professional qualification in a relevant area is desirable
Knowledge and Experience:
* Experience of leadership and management building a confident and effective workforce
* Experience of promoting inclusive practice and a good understanding of the implications for settings and SEND support services
* A thorough up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and SEND procedures
* Demonstrable commitment to person centred and outcome focused action
* Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences including school staff; parent/carers/children and young people; senior managers; legal representatives
* Ability to develop highly effective and positive working relationships with people with a wide range of perspectives
* Experience of writing and presenting policy and strategy and recommending appropriate future action
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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