- Educated to degree standard
- Teaching and or SENCO qualifications or evidence of professional development in education, teaching and SEN
- Good knowledge and understanding of the local authority’s duties around SEN
- Good knowledge and understanding of parents / children / young people’s rights regarding SEN
- Understanding of the role of other agencies (schools, health and social care) in meeting SEN
- Experience of working with a broad range of education, social care and health care professionals
- Ability to work flexibly to meet requirements of the service
- Ability to travel around the borough using public or private transport
- Act as the main point of contact for parents/carers and young people wishing to engage in the Education Health Care (EHC) assessment process.
- Co-ordinate the EHC assessment process for children and young people (0-25).
- Ensure that the parents, children or young persons are included in the assessment process and their views are accurately recorded.
- Work closely with families, schools and a range of service providers, including education, health, social care and voluntary sectors.
- Ensure that the Council complies with the statutory timetable for the completion of statutory assessments/reviews.
- Prepare draft Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Facilitate meaningful reviews of existing Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Attend mediation sessions as and when required.
- Support managers to represent the Council before the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).
- Model best practice in accordance with part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the supporting code of practice.
- A dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
- An easy registration process (all done online)
- Referral schemes and incentives
- Ongoing compliance managed for you
- Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.