Senior Special Educational Needs Officer
Please note: At risk or redeployee applicants may be given priority.
Come and be part of the Calderdale Childrens Services Team for children with additional needs.
We care and are highly aspirational for our children with special educational needs to achieve their potential and ‘live a larger life’.
Calderdale has a strong Vision 2024 which promotes resilience and kindness in young people as well as unlocking their talent and potential. The children’s service focus is on all children in the Local Area growing up healthy, safe, resilient, and successful.
This investment in special educational needs services will better support our children and families in the Borough.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Special Educational Needs Officer.
The prime objective of the post is to assist the Local Authority in carrying out statutory duties in relation to the SEND process.
Knowledge of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 0–25 is essential as the successful candidate will represent and make decisions on behalf of the Local Authority which require careful legal consideration.
The successful candidate will support the SEN team manager with influence over the delivery and effectiveness of SEN Team services and develop their own practice and that of colleagues in order to support the Directorate to meet its legal duties outlined in the SEN code of practice and the Children and Families Act.
The post holder will identify and support continuous development of systems and processes across the SEN service and partnership teams including data analysis and preparation for future inspections by OFSTED/CQC.
The work involves an understanding of how schools and other educational settings manage pupils with SEN and can involve a need to challenge and negotiate with various agencies/professionals including health and social care as part of the EHCP process.
The work also includes preparing for and representing the LA SEN Team at Tribunal appeals.
The post holder will work with and deputise for the SEN team manager to monitor and evaluate EHCP process for children and young people, take responsibility for ensuring effective service delivery is achieved and agreed performance targets are met.
It is essential that applicants hold a relevant degree and/or professional, educational, health or Social Care qualification (Level 6) and hold a valid driver’s licence.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Thursday 30th January 2025Interviews: 13th / 14th February 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community.
We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale.We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.