SEN Case Officer

SEN Case Officer
Bexley
27.57/hr
Start date: ASAP

AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a SEN Case Officer in the Bexley area.

Purpose of the job
To lead on and manage a caseload of children and young people 0-25 with SEND, subject to Statutory Assessment and review, advising parents and schools where required and appropriate, taking forward to resolution whenever possible, within current policy and subject to decisions made by the Statutory Assessment and Review Panel, on behalf of the Local Authority.

Principal accountabilities

* To lead on and manage a caseload of children and young people, ensuring completion of the Statutory Assessment process as detailed in the DfE SEND Code of Practice and related regulations and legislation, including being the named officer for the purposes of parental contact during the process
of Statutory Assessment and review.
* As a representative of the Local Authority to provide advice and guidance to schools to ensure that they understand the Statutory Assessment process, the SEND Code of Practice, the Children and Families Act and their responsibilities to those children and young people on their school roll with SEND.
* To provide advice and guidance to parents and carers to ensure that they understand the Statutory Assessment and Review process, including the processes applicable to children and young people who already have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
* To contribute to the Annual Review and transition review process for children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans, taking appropriate action to amend or cease EHC plans through the application of relevant procedures.
* To work closely with the SEN Legal Team, Managers and Senior Officers in order to manage tribunal appeals, including preparation of Working Documents, checking LA responses to Tribunal, supporting bundle preparations, requesting advice from appropriate Professionals and working with and supporting other Case Officers in the team on the Tribunal process, if required.

Education and Formal Training

• Qualified Teacher Status and/ or equivalent qualification and/or relevant degree. i.e. Education practitioner, Qualified Social Worker or a therapist qualification, includes but not limited to Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/ Speech and Language Therapist/ education advisor, education specialist or other.

Relevant Technical Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working in schools, LA's or other relevant educational setting with some experience and /or responsibility for SEND.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the application of the SEN code of practice and the role of schools, support services, Social Care and Health in implementing procedures for Statutory Assessment.
• Knowledge of all legislation regarding Special Educational Needs, including the Children and Families Act, Education Act and COP.
• The skills and experience to prepare case work for SEN Tribunals and other case hearings.