SEND Operations Partner
Fixed Term, Full Time
Salary:
£31,812 to £37,427 per annum Location:
Chelmsford Working Style:
Anywhere worker Closing Date:
6th January 2025 This is a 12 month Fixed Term Opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to support our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Operations team. Essex County Council has embarked upon a programme of change for provision and services with the ambition to profoundly improve the outcomes and life experience of children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for a SEND system which identifies and assesses need at an earlier stage and which provides appropriate and impactful support without such high dependence on Essex County Council's statutory services. Job Purpose and Accountabilities
The SEND Operations Partner will manage and develop a team of SEND Operations Co-ordinators and SEND Operations Assistants within a quadrant, according to the vision for SEND in Essex. Effectively delivering the council's statutory duties in relation to the assessment and review of children/young people with SEND. The postholder is responsible for: The management, review and quality assurance of Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCPs) and Education, Health and Care needs assessments (ECHNAs). Working with the SEND Operations Lead and deputising as necessary to develop best practice within the team and with partner agencies. Providing guidance and direction to the team to ensure the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Essex Guidelines and maintain the children and young people (CYP) and their family at the heart of the process. Presenting cases to decision making panels and identifying when the local authority could be at risk of legal challenge. Making placement or funding decisions within agreed parameters and making recommendations to high-cost decision making panels as necessary. Having knowledge of the National Curriculum for ages 0-25 and suitable provision for those with SEND aged 0-25. Leading a team of SEND Operations Co-ordinators and Assistants, coordinating induction, training and development programmes and the allocation of work. Providing casework supervision to ensure statutory timescales are adhered to. Securing appropriate educational provision for all Essex CYP with an EHCP. Working collaboratively with partners in agencies such as Health and Social Care. Attendance at regular admission/review meetings with special schools and enhanced provisions. Supporting with Tribunal casework and communicating outcomes from decision making panels. The Experience You Will Bring
Educated to RQF level 4 or equivalent by experience. Evidence of excellent leadership and management experience. Effective time management and prioritisation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of successful dispute resolution. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Significant experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Experience of reviewing and quality assurance of EHCPs. For more information about us, please visit:
Education . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, please join The Essex Talent Community. If you have queries on this role, please email
resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
£31,812 to £37,427 per annum Location:
Chelmsford Working Style:
Anywhere worker Closing Date:
6th January 2025 This is a 12 month Fixed Term Opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to support our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Operations team. Essex County Council has embarked upon a programme of change for provision and services with the ambition to profoundly improve the outcomes and life experience of children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for a SEND system which identifies and assesses need at an earlier stage and which provides appropriate and impactful support without such high dependence on Essex County Council's statutory services. Job Purpose and Accountabilities
The SEND Operations Partner will manage and develop a team of SEND Operations Co-ordinators and SEND Operations Assistants within a quadrant, according to the vision for SEND in Essex. Effectively delivering the council's statutory duties in relation to the assessment and review of children/young people with SEND. The postholder is responsible for: The management, review and quality assurance of Education, Health, and Care plans (EHCPs) and Education, Health and Care needs assessments (ECHNAs). Working with the SEND Operations Lead and deputising as necessary to develop best practice within the team and with partner agencies. Providing guidance and direction to the team to ensure the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Essex Guidelines and maintain the children and young people (CYP) and their family at the heart of the process. Presenting cases to decision making panels and identifying when the local authority could be at risk of legal challenge. Making placement or funding decisions within agreed parameters and making recommendations to high-cost decision making panels as necessary. Having knowledge of the National Curriculum for ages 0-25 and suitable provision for those with SEND aged 0-25. Leading a team of SEND Operations Co-ordinators and Assistants, coordinating induction, training and development programmes and the allocation of work. Providing casework supervision to ensure statutory timescales are adhered to. Securing appropriate educational provision for all Essex CYP with an EHCP. Working collaboratively with partners in agencies such as Health and Social Care. Attendance at regular admission/review meetings with special schools and enhanced provisions. Supporting with Tribunal casework and communicating outcomes from decision making panels. The Experience You Will Bring
Educated to RQF level 4 or equivalent by experience. Evidence of excellent leadership and management experience. Effective time management and prioritisation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of successful dispute resolution. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Significant experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Experience of reviewing and quality assurance of EHCPs. For more information about us, please visit:
Education . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, please join The Essex Talent Community. If you have queries on this role, please email
resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
