Senior Statutory Assessment and Monitoring Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, dynamic team within the Local Authority, offering scope for flexible working and career development.The Statutory Assessment and Monitoring Service (SAMS) are responsible for the assessment, maintenance and review of Education Health and Care Plans.This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Daily tasks encompass the line management of a number of SAM Officers alongside oversight of a defined case load, ensuring that children and young people with EHCPs have appropriate support, resources and placements to remove barriers created by SEN and Disabilities. In doing so, you will take responsibility for conducting annual reviews, analysing professional reports, processing paperwork and decision making in line with statutory timescales. This role requires the ability to troubleshoot and work closely with multiagency partners to find solutions for children in difficult scenarios. This role will also support and train education settings in delivering appropriate education provision and ensure that the Local Authority’s statutory functions are delivered effectively.Candidates for this role require excellent organisational and communication skills and must be able to work to deadlines and under pressure. They must have excellent oral communication, written skills and be confident in ICT.A high level of knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation is required, including the SEN Code of Practice and Regulations, Children and Families Act and the Education Act as well as knowledge and experience of working with relevant case law. Now is a great time to join us and be part of this service. In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities• Discounted private medical insurance• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work schemeAppointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.