Senior Sen Officer

Full-time (37 hours per week) Senior Sen Officer contract to start on 19-04-22 until 06-05-22 with a possible extension.

Monday to Friday

09:00-17:00

What is the Job?

– An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our Special Educational Needs Casework Team. The role is currently within the Preparation for Adulthood Team (PFA).

– The successful candidate will be joining two existing Senior Officers in supporting the Lead Officer and line managing our large team of SEN Officers and Assistant SEN Officers across three geographical areas within Oxfordshire.

– Reporting to the PFA Lead Officer, you will be responsible for the line-management of the PFA SEN Officers, ensuring that all statutory deadlines are met. You will also take a lead responsibility for advising parents, schools, colleges and providers, to ensure they understand the SEND Legislation, and are able to meet to resolve any issues that arise.

– To guarantee that all processes are compliant with the Children & Families Act 2014, you will need to ensure that;

• a transition process for children coming out of formal schooling and moving in to post 16 provision is in place and monitored;
• all placements carry out annual reviews;
• EHC plans are amended in a timely way following receipt of the paperwork.

– Your role will also involve the preparation of cases for Tribunal and, in some cases, representing the Local Authority in defending a Tribunal appeal.

What are the requirements?

– A high level of understanding of SEND processes and case management, to ensure that the timelines set out in the Code of practice are adhered to at all times.

– Experience of working with Children & Young people with SEND, their families and professionals.

– In-depth Knowledge of the SEND Tribunal process, including the ability to write case statements and be the lead professional at Tribunal hearings.

– Enhanced DBS & Adults Barred List Check.

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client, (or any third parties we have dealings with) for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify teqniq Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.