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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority based in East London, are looking for an experienced Education Case Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their Assessment and Placement Service. 

Position: Education Case Officer
Rate: £250 per day (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (May 2027) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• The post holder will work closely with children and young people, their families and their carers, and with early years settings, schools, colleges, independent, supported, residential placements and any agencies involved with the child/young person.

Job Responsibilities:

• To prepare Education, Health and Care Plans, both in their proposed and substantive form using person centred approaches ensuring parents, children and young people.
• To manage all aspects of a caseload effectively the end result of which is that the child/young person is placed appropriately in terms of access to a curriculum allowing progress in learning, taking into account the efficient use of resources.
• To prepare and present cases to the Assessment Triage panel, Multi Agency Panel, Complex Panel or any other relevant Panel and undertake the follow up work resulting from that Panel. This ensures Panel has comprehensive information on which to base an informed decision.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• The candidate should have knowledge of the EHCP process, Children and Families Act, 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice, 2015, and experience of applying this.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

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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