SEN Case Officer
Bexley
Job Role
To lead on and manage a caseload of children and young people 0-25 with SEND, subject to Statutory Assessment and review, advising parents and schools where required and appropriate, taking forward to resolution whenever possible, within current policy and subject to decisions made by the Statutory Assessment and Review Panel, on behalf of the Local Authority.
Principal Accountabilities
As a representative of the Local Authority to provide advice and guidance to schools to ensure that they understand the Statutory Assessment process, the SEND Code of Practice, the Children and Families Act and their responsibilities to those children and young people on their school roll with SEND.
To provide advice and guidance to parents and carers to ensure that they understand the Statutory Assessment and Review process, including the processes applicable to children and young people who already have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
To contribute to the Annual Review and transition review process for children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans, taking appropriate action to amend or cease EHC plans through the application of relevant procedures.
To work closely with the SEN Legal Team, Managers and Senior Officers in order to manage tribunal appeals, including preparation of Working Documents, checking LA responses to Tribunal, supporting bundle preparations, requesting advice from appropriate Professionals and working with and supporting other Case Officers in the team on the Tribunal process, if required.
To assist and advise parents/carers on their approach to their child's school regarding their SEND, to facilitate the establishment of the appropriate support for their child at the earliest opportunity.
Please note this role does not involve direct 121 work with children and young people and is not based in school settings.
The post holder is a representative of the Local Authority, working within a Statutory Assessment and Review service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
