Senior Sen Officer Full Time Temporary

Senior Sen Officer needed in Oxford paying £240.96 per day PAYE Ref: 5189245

This role is working full time hours on a temporary basis

Responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing the whole assessment and placement process for young people Yr 9 and above, ensuring that each assessment is handled efficiently and within statutory deadlines,ensuring each EHC plan issued is of high quality.
• Leading and attending Way Forward, Mediation and pre-Tribunal meetings as required. Being the LA representative at Tribunals, unless legal representation is required.
• Providing professional support and advice (including training where required) to Headteachers, Principles of Colleges, SENCO’s, Governing bodies/Academy Trust, to ensure that they are compliant with the Code of Practice and Disability Discrimination Act.
• Ensuring that the planning process for 14+ Transition is in place and reviewed with the PfA Lead Officer to ensure it is compliant with legislation.
• Monitoring placements, attending annual and transition reviews as necessary to ensure that the pupil’s needs are met, the Local Authority is receiving value for money and to take responsibility to involve other professionals. This may include acting as Lead Professional/Officer

Ideally candidates will have:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with Children’s and Adults Barred List
• Knowledge and experience of using the Capita ONE system, including the use of all Microsoft applications
• Knowledge and experience of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant Legislation

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

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