Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella)
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Contract: Initial 3-month contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid initially, with the opportunity to work predominantly remotely as the project progresses
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
An experienced SEND Officer is required to support a Local Authority on an exciting project implementing a new needs-led funding model for children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Working as part of a dedicated project team, you will review EHCPs, assess identified needs and provision, and quality assure funding decisions as part of the transition to a new software system. This is a project-focused position and does not involve statutory SEND casework or responsibility for managing EHCP caseloads.
Key Responsibilities
- Review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to assess identified needs and provision.
- Quality assure funding decisions in line with a new needs-led funding model.
- Apply consistent, evidence-based decision-making against agreed criteria.
- Support the implementation of a new SEND funding system and associated processes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure successful project delivery.
- Liaise with schools and educational settings where required.
- Complete work accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Contribute to the successful rollout of the new funding model across the service.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience working within SEND and the EHCP process.
- Strong understanding of the educational needs of children and young people with SEND.
- Knowledge of mainstream schools, specialist settings and SEND provision.
- Experience interpreting Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to make consistent, evidence-based decisions.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider project team. xgikmsk
- Previous Local Authority SEND experience is highly desirable.
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