SEN Casework Officer – Special Educational Needs – Nottingham, earning £280 Daily. This ongoing role offers a brilliant chance to work part-time, with two days on-site per week, making it ideal for those who seek a flexible work-life balance without compromising on their career in education. This position will see you dive into the heart of special educational needs, making a significant difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs within a friendly and supportive educational environment.
Perks and benefits:
- Part-Time: Enjoy the advantage of spending more time on personal pursuits or balancing family commitments with a convenient part-time schedule.
- Professional Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities to stay ahead in the evolving field of special education.
- Networking Opportunities: Collaborate and connect with a diverse range of professionals across different agencies, expanding your professional circles.
- Location Benefits: Be based in the vibrant city of Nottingham, a city known for its excellent amenities and friendly communities.
What you will do:
- Manage casework and guide effective outcomes for children and young people with significant and complex special educational needs within your designated region.
- Lead a collaborative multi-agency approach in line with the Children and Families Act 2014, ensuring active participation from various partner agencies.
- Design, execute, and oversee cost-effective educational programmes that cater to the bespoke needs of these children and young people.
- Forge partnerships with all relevant agencies, ensuring robust safeguarding processes for children with special educational needs.
- Chair the EHC Assessment Decision-Making Panel, overseeing a core group of senior officers from education, health, and social care to make statutory assessment decisions.
- Ensure EHCPs and Notes in Lieu are completed and issued within the statutory timelines, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Represent the Local Authority at Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals (SENDIST) and mediation, preparing and presenting the LA’s Statement of Case.
- Offer advice and negotiate with Head Teachers on their duties regarding children with special educational needs and manage school admissions when needed.
- Contribute to key SEN Team projects, influencing special educational needs provision and policy advancement.
- Support strategic objectives of the SEN team, contributing to effective service improvements.
- Keep up-to-date with current SEN legislation, policies, and best practices to remain at the forefront of special educational needs initiatives.
Why Nottingham?
Known for its rich history and bustling city life, Nottingham offers a great mix of cultural attractions, diverse food options, and green spaces. As a city rich in educational opportunities and with a growing community spirit, it is a vibrant place to both work and live. With its welcoming environment and endless avenues for exploration, Nottingham is the ideal location to further your career while enjoying all the benefits that living in a dynamic city brings. Choose Nottingham as your base and start making a real difference today.
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