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The SEN Service is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of statutory procedures relating to assessment and maintenance of statements of special educational needs. The following post is available on full time.

Assessment and Intervention Team – Access and Inclusion DivisionSEN Caseworker x 2 posts – Permanent PositionSalary: Scale 6 £25,515 rising in annual increments to £27,009 pa incl of LW

Full time: 35 hours pw

Ref no: CYP0190As a SEN Caseworker you will play a key role in the statutory assessment procedures of children with SEN in Lambeth. You will have a good knowledge of issues relating to children and young people with special educational needs.

The key areas of responsibility are:

· Administering systems are in place to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements around the statutory assessment of children with special educational needs.

· Liaisons with appropriate statutory and voluntary organisations regarding the statutory assessment and statementing of children with special educational needs.

· Undertaking complex casework around the statutory assessment process.

· Ensuring a high level of customer care. How to Apply: Please visit our website www.lambeth.gov.uk to apply online.

Please ensure that your application fully addresses the shortlisting criteria set out in the person specification and quote the reference number in the subject area.

Closing date for returned applications: Deadline 12 noon Tuesday 14 February 2012

Date for Assessments and Interviews: 13, 14 & 15 March 2012