Job Reference: JO0004507735
Job Duration:
Start date: 6th Jan 2020
Description:
Senior SEND Officer
37 hours
£37,849 - £42,000 pa
Role details
I am working in conjunction with a Local Authority in West Yorkshire who is currently looking for a Senior SEN officer. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving the outcomes for children and young adults in the local area.
You will be joining the SEN team at an exciting timeas they develop new ways of working to support children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.
We arelooking for a self-motivated and organised individual with the ability to work as part of a diligent team and autonomously. Youmust have a clear understanding of the impact of SEND on individuals and their families and be passionate and devoted to the positive impact the EHC needs assessment, planning and provision can have on a child and young person's access to education and help prepare them for adult life.
As a Senior SEN officer you will have:
* Considerable experience of complex SEN casework and managing SEN statutory processes and procedures.
* A good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance with the ability to keep up to date within local policy and practice.
* The ability to coordinate assessments and produce EHC plans through effective person-centred planning and analysis of information from a variety of sources.
* The ability to transferknowledge and skills into diverse situations and anticipate issues.
* Good written skills to write EHCPs considering all advice, to prepare Tribunal Case Statements and to produce a range of written correspondence
* Ability to work effectively with conflicting demands and to deadlines
Next steps
Please call me, Lola Balogun or email your C.V. even if you feel like this is not right for you, I still would like to hear from you.
Industry: Public Sector and Government
Salary: £37849 -£40000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Lola Balogun
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