Senior SEND Assessment & Reviewing Officer
Somerset
£450/day umbrella rate
Full time: 36/hrs a weeks
6 months contract with chance of extension
Start date: ASAP

AKTON Recruitment is working with the local authorities and we are looking for a Senior SEND Assessment & Reviewing Officer in the Somerset area. The role can be remote to the right candidate.

Role purpose

• Responsible for the operational delivery for the Statutory Assessment and associated SEND processes ensuring that the LA meets its statutory responsibilities. Support the LA in meeting the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND code of Practice 2015.

Responsibilities
1. Responsible for the operational delivery for the Statutory Assessment and associated SEND processes ensuring that the LA meets its statutory responsibilities. Support the LA in meeting the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND code of Practice 2015.
2. Promote professional standards in the service by delivering outcome focussed assessments and contribution to the service and the wider success of the Council and Local Area for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
3. Act as the Lead for Education, Health & Care assessments (EHCPs) ensuring that plans are of a high quality and are reflective of the young person's needs.
4. Lead on an area of specialism, taking responsibility for the portfolio. A range of specialisms will be required across the team of Senior Assessment and Review Officers, which will include Management, CLA, Independent Commissioning, CYP in Specific Circumstances (e.g. EHE/YOT/Young Carers & SME), SENCo. Support and Development, School Funding and Training.
5. Directly manage a small team of Assessment and Review Officers. Ensure effective management of all staffing matters within their service area, including supervision, appraisal, sickness absence, capability. Ensure service key performance indicators are achieved and highlight any concerns to the SEND Operational Manager.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to SEND, including but not exhaustive The Equality
• Act 2010, Children & Families Act 2014, Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 2015.

Experience

• Experience of working with IT Client databases.
• Experience of working within the Council's safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience of leading multi-agency meetings.
• Strong evidence that you are a team player who can lead but also can demonstrate the ability to
• work on your own initiative whilst prioritising tasks