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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southeast England, are looking for an experienced SEN Officer (Development Team) to join their team and play a crucial role in their SEN operations.  

Position: SEN Officer (Development Team)
Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (June 2025) with Possible Extension 

Purpose:

In accordance with Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2015, national and county council strategic objectives and policies provide an efficient and effective service to:

• To manage and oversee the EHC Needs assessment, annual review and placement process for children and young people from 0 years to age 25.
• Determine the appropriate level of support and identify placements for children and young people with SEN.
• Oversight and responsibility for complex casework, Mediation and Tribunals
• Attend Mediation and pre-hearing Tribunal meetings as required
• Provide line management support to a team of SEN Caseworker
• Ensure the careful management of and accountability for SEN budgets, in accordance with HCC policy

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure an up-to-date understanding of the statutory framework and the major issues affecting the policy and operational direction for the delivery of services for children with SEN.
• to provide information, advice and support to parents and professionals in education and other agencies about the statutory SEN processes.
• To lead and manage the Tribunal process to ensure that all deadline dates are met and that all case preparation is in line with Tribunal processes.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a SEN Officer (Development Team) role or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 
• Must have the tribunal experience.
• Must have management experience.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on   020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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