Job Description

Working closely with the casework admin officer and the senior SEND Caseworker, act collaboratively in ensuring that a range of tasks are undertaken as required to support the implementation of statutory SEND processes, and as set out by the Service's procedural manual. To respond to general enquiries from parents and careers, schools, settings and other agencies in relation to a range of factors relevant to the Local Authority's SEND arrangements, taking timely and appropriate action, and/or signposting to other services and information where appropriate. Draft EHC Plans, provision plans / notes in lieu of an EHC Plan, decisions and bespoke correspondence within the legal and operational framework set by the SEND Regulations, case law, the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory and other guidance issued by the DfE and ESFA.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this. Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice. Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. Qualifications: Educated to degree standard (or equivalent with evidence of relevant experience). Qualification in a relevant field (public administration/law/education/health/social care) - desirable. Considerable experience of working in a service that focuses on children and young people with SEND, either in a Children's Services provision or in a service that secures and monitors provision. Considerable experience and understanding of effective decision making processes. Experience of working in the SEND service of a Children's Services Directorate - desirable. Experience of direct work with children with SEND in a school or education setting - desirable. Experience of working with parents and careers of children with SEND – desirable. A thorough working knowledge of relevant and current SEND legislation and practice guidance, especially the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Understanding of the perspective and concerns of parents, schools and settings in relation to education for children and young people with SEND. Understanding of the issues associated with provision of inclusive education in mainstream and specialist settings. A general understanding of the curriculum and wider educational provision available to pupils of different ages and in different education settings. Understanding of the roles of fieldwork SEND staff, as well as the role of a SENCO. An ability to draft statements or note in lieu type documents, by Identifying specific information about pupil needs and provision from complex advice, reports and information received. Analyzing reports for themes. Synthesizing detail into summary text. Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages. Other Requirements: The ability to travel throughout the County. Any local authority/public sector experience. Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for.