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Suffolk County Council are looking for two SEND Annual Review Assistant Coordinators to join our team. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time).
We are passionate about improving the future for our customers, our children, young people and their families. If you are too, join us as a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Annual Review Assistant Coordinator and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities as the SEND Annual Review Assistant Coordinator
In this role, you will:
- work efficiently and effectively with Children and Young People (CYP), their families and partner agencies to provide support through the SEND journey as well as ensuring statutory timescales are met
- have direct case responsibility for a cohort of pupils with Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) in local mainstream and specialist early years’ settings, of statutory school age and post 16, monitoring progress through annual reviews and ensuring EHC Plans remain current and relevant
- co-ordinate and complete EHC Needs Assessments within statutory timescales, demonstrate key-working approaches in everyday practice and have professional relationships with and understanding of education settings and partner agencies to underpin this work.
You will need
- Suitable qualifications at Level 2 and above or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
- Experience of collaborative work with CYP, families and professionals and evidence of using solution focused approaches in practice
- A key understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures
The team
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team works closely with families, schools, and other professionals to assess children's needs and develop Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
We work alongside; Special Education Services, SEND Funding and Provider Services and Educational Psychology and Therapeutic Services, Social Care and Health.
We are all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their individual outcomes.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
About us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
Closing date:?11.30pm, 19 November 2024.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this SEND Annual Review Assistant Coordinator role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
