Statutory SEND Senior Officer

Job IntroductionThe Statutory Assessment and Review Team require a Statutory SEND Officer to join their busy team on a fulltime basis. The successful candidate would be responsible for managing a caseload of learners with special educational needs who attend a variety of schools, settings and colleges throughout Northumberland. They would be expected to ensure that statutory processes are carried out in a timely manner and that EHC Plans are of the highest quality, helping to secure the best possible outcomes across education, health and social care for the learner, including preparing them for adulthood. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work to deadlines within a fast-paced team. Previous experience in the field of SEND and a good working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice is required, although some training will be given. For further discussion following receipt of the job description and person specification, please contact Sarah Jeremiah
This is a fixed term position for 1 year
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
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Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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