SEND Project Officer

Directorate:                         Children's Services                       

Starting salary:                   JG6:- £25,927 per annum

Location:                               Based in Castlewood, Clevedon

Hours:                                    37 hours per week

Contract:                               Fixed term for up to 12 months

Closing date:                       Tuesday 24 May 2022

The SEND team require an enthusiastic, flexible, analytical and organised individual to deliver a wide range of projects for the SEND team. This will support the SEND improvement plan for the area. The successful candidate will need to ensure that all activities are carried out in line with current best practices, are open and inclusive and enhances the council’s reputation. You would need to support several projects as directed by the sponsor or relevant Head(s) of Service.

This role includes maintaining an online resource of policies, procedures, and other documents, ensuring that regular updates take place as required. As well as working with the Education inclusion managers to ensure that service redesign activities are delivered promptly and correctly, including impacts on staffing and systems management. There is a requirement to analyse and interpret data/information and make recommendations to support decision making by others for a broad range of activities to improve service outcomes.

The Education Inclusion Service includes a number of teams, including the SEND Team and we deal with sensitive, and at times, difficult situations.

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact Anthony Webster  on please email Anthony.webster@n-somerset.gov.uk to arrange a time to speak.

Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/council-jobs to download an application pack and apply online.

Anticipated interview date:       Monday 30 May 2022

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.