EHCP & Transition Officer

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

Location: Bower Lodge School, Dibden, SO45 5TD

Salary: £12,320 - £14,560 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications

Hours: 21 hours per week; Covering 3 days per week Monday - Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We have an exciting opportunity to join New Options Primary School - Bower Lodge School as an EHCP & Transition Officer.

About the role:

• The role of the EHCP & Transition Officer will be to organise and manage the annual review of Education Health and Care Plans for all pupils.
• The EHCP & Transition Officer will work closely with the Education and Admin team to ensure that the school is fulfilling its statutory responsibilities in line with the SEN Code of Practice 2014.
• This role will require continuous liaison with key staff within the school, learning providers and multi-agencies to ensure pupils are receiving maximum support to reach their outcomes.
• Act as a liaison for the families and advocate for the students by attending Annual Review Meetings, minute annual reviews scheduled, and distribute to relevant colleagues and external parties in coordination with the Headteacher.
• Monitor and track when changes are required on EHCPs and follow up with SEN Teams as and when necessary and attend Parents Evening, Target Setting Evenings and School Open Days to be a point of contact regarding EHCPs, Annual Reviews and Transitions and support the Leadership Team as required.
• Create reports and statistics for internal and external use, using the school's information systems and assisting with developing or improving systems.
• Work with the clinical team to assess the educational needs of young people in their final transition year, so that appropriate levels of support can be planned and implemented within agreed time-scales.

Essential:

• GCSE, or equivalent, in English, Maths and Science
• Ability to compose clear, accurate reports
• Experience of working with highly confidential information
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate
• Commitment to the values of the organisation

About us:

Our New Options Primary School - Bower Lodge located in Dibden, Southampton has a capacity for 40 pupils catering for autistic young people aged 4 – 11. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits:

• Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.