Children and Young People Co-ordinator

3 weeks ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom AKTON Resourcing Ltd Full time £280
SEND Assessment & Review Co-ordinator
Kirklees
280 per day
Remote role to the successful candidate

Start date:

ASAP

AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a SEND Assessment & Review Co-ordinator in the Kirklees area.

Job purpose

In Kirklees, our ambition for our children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and in college and lead happy and fulfilled lives.

We expect our workforce to use a person-centred approach to support our children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.

This means keeping them at the centre of all that we do, ensuring that their views and aspirations are listened to and respected and that they are actively involved in planning and decision making.

This role is central to improving outcomes for our children and young people with SEND and helping us to achieve our ambition.


You will need to be compliant with legislation, specifically within the legislative requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the associated SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25.

You will also need to adhere to local policy and practice.
Key areas of responsibility

This is a challenging and exciting role within a service that is central to improving outcomes for our children and young people with SEND.

You will have overall responsibility for a caseload, and you will work closely with children, young
people, and parents/carers to ensure effective Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs

assessment, planning and review, to include: - Coordinated, person centred, outcome focussed and holistic EHC needs assessment and review.

Clear, concise, and accessible EHC Plans, which are person centred, clearly identify needs, have SMART outcomes, identify appropriate provision and support and are forward looking, with planning for key transition points.

Statutory compliance including local policy, practice, and timescales.

Your casework will include visits to families to explain the statutory process, supporting high quality and timely EHC needs assessment and EHC Plans (as above), advice and guidance to schools and settings, ensuring robust annual review.

Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience Shortlisting criteria
Experience of SEN Casework and SEND statutory processes and procedures.
Degree or equivalent qualification or evidence of ability to work at that level.

An understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, The Children & Families Act 2014, and the SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years.

An awareness of legislation, process, and local policy of partner agencies.
A clear understanding and awareness of the impact of SEND on individuals and their families.

Takes personal responsibility for keeping up to date with changes in practice, legislation and guidance and you will be committed to continued professional development.

Ability to produce EHC Plans and coordinate assessments through effective person-centre planning and analyse information from across education, health, and social care.

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