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2-3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

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• Responsible for a caseload of children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

• Oversee the child’s journey from the commencement of statutory assessment to placement

• Ensure all statutory processes are met until finalization of EHCP using key working principles with the family

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Key Duties/Accountabilities

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• Act as the named officer for a group of schools

• Be flexible and work as part of a team, providing services and support to parents/carers and colleagues

• Foster and maintain close and effective working relationships with all partner agencies

• Ensure effective communication with parents and external agencies in respect of policies, services, and processes related to SEND issues

• Represent and attend relevant decision-making panels, making recommendations in the context of SEND Law and the SEND Code of Practice 2015

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Essential Experience Required

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• Experience of establishing effective working relationships with parents/young people and other professionals

• Experience with Families Act 2014, 0-25 SEND Code of Practice

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Essential Qualification Required

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• Good general standard of Education (GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Maths and 5 GCSEs or equivalent overall grades A* - C)

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Additional Information

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• Working hours: 36 hours per week

• The role requires a DBS check

The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.

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Requirements

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