SEN Assessment & Review Officer | Jobs at Tempting Recruitment

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Greenwich. Are looking for a SEN Assessment & Review Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: SEN Assessment & Review Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until January 2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Greenwich
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
DBS Required: Enhanced DBS
Rate of Pay: £25.75 p/h umbrella
Pay Negotiable: Potentially
Main Duties/Responsibilities

To work directly with senior staff at a designated number of schools, ensuring that the LA meets all legal requirements in regard to the Children and Families Act 2014.
To implement and co-ordinate the needs assessment and review process in compliance with the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice 2015.
To directly challenge and support schools, professionals and families in relation to the Children and Families Act 2014 in order to prevent/reduce legal challenge against the LA.
To manage a complex caseload and casework to ensure that the LA is able to respond to SEND children and young people’s needs as they change.
To assess individual children and young and develop EHC Plans that are aspirational, holistic, outcome focussed and compliant with the Code of Practice 2015.
To directly manage the case co-ordinator, allocating, monitoring and overseeing their work on a daily basis

Job Requirements:

Good general standard of education equivalent to ‘A’ level including GCSE English.
Experience of SEND processes within a local authority.
Experience of drafting EHC Plans or statements of special educational needs.
Experience of working directly with educational establishments such as nurseries, schools or colleges
Good understanding of the principles underpinning the SEND reforms.
Knowledge of thethe Education Act 1996, the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2015.
Knowledge of the Department for Education (DfE)’s Transitional Guidance.

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 tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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