Senior SEN Caseworker
Job title: Senior SEN Caseworker
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Location: Lewisham
Job Description:
This Senior SEN Caseworker post is within the statutory service team covering Year 6 up to 25. You will be line-managed by the SEN Operational Manager with supervision from our Senior Casework Advisor.
As a Senior SEN Caseworker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of children and young people with SEN, working closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing a caseload of children and young people with complex SEN needs.
Collaborating with families, schools, and external agencies to develop and review Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans.
Providing guidance and advocacy for children, young people, and their families, ensuring they understand and access their rights and support.
Ensuring statutory deadlines and processes are met in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
Supporting the SEN Operational Manager and providing guidance to junior team members.
Contributing to policy development and service improvement initiatives.
Ensuring smooth transitions for children and young people between educational phases, including Year 6 to secondary school and further education or training.
To be Successful in this Role:
To succeed in this role, you will have significant experience in SEN casework and a strong understanding of statutory processes. You will also possess:
Proven experience managing a caseload of SEN cases, including complex and high-need scenarios.
In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and associated legislation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with families, schools, and professionals.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is desirable.
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Industry:
Education
Employees:
200 - 500 employees
Founded:
2000
Address:
15 Worship Street, London, UK, EC2A 2DT
Prospero Teaching is an Award-Winning education recruitment agency offering an exciting range of teaching jobs in the UK. Established in 2000, we work with thousands of Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Academy, Special Needs and Further Education Schools & Colleges. We offer Long-term / permanent Daily / flexible work Great pay & loyalty bonuses UK coverage - local schools CPD, courses, CV writing Supportive, dedicated consultants Prospero has achieved a range of prestigious awards and accreditations including The ‘Big Tick’ BITC Award for Excellence SEN fundraising REC Audited Agency Our candidates say “Prospero has consistently delivered a high-quality service since I joined their organisation in January 2011. They offer a very personalised service which enables strong professional relationships to be formed with a small number of consultants. Prospero’s staff offer excellent career guidance and present a variety of job opportunities. They also regularly seek feedback as to job satisfaction and are quick to respond to any questions. Their insight is reliable, honest and valuable” Jeremy “I particularly like the way I have been able to develop a good working relationship with one particular consultant. This has enabled the consultant to seek positions that match my teaching profile in terms preferred year group preference, ease of travel, availability etc. In my experience, the consultants at Prospero are always prompt to respond to correspondence, extremely helpful with planning travel times and routes as well as acting as a liaison between schools and myself, for example when it comes to accessing feedback from interviews” Ann
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