SEN Assessment & Review Officer Full Time Temporary

SEN Assessment & Review Officer needed in Woolwich £17.27 per hr ref:490469

This role will involve:

• To work with parents, carers, children and young people to ensure that the needs assessment process is undertaken in a manner that is clear, accessible and collaborative.
• To work in partnership with schools, providing advice, direction and challenge in respect of the needs assessment and review process.
• To write EHC plans in co-production with parents and children/ young people, ensuring the range of relevant reports from professionals is considered and reflected in the plan and that it is fully compliant with the Code of Practice, minimising the risk of legal challenge to the LA.
• To support parents, children and young people to develop aspirations and aspirational outcomes that informs plans.
• To be responsible for negotiating with schools regarding the placement of pupils with EHC Plans.
• To directly manage potentially contentious and sensitive situations with a range of partners to minimise the risk of challenge to the LA
• To ensure the timely involvement of the Advice, Information and Guidance Service (Prospects) regarding placements for young people over the age of 16.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number

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