Sen Casework Assistant

SEN Casework Assistant

Permanent / Full Time / 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

A new opportunity has arisen within the Assessment, Resource and Provision Planning Team for a SEN Casework Assistant role.

Working as SEN Casework Assistant some of your responsibilities will include the following:

- To undertake the administrative processes and procedures necessary for the authority to meet its statutory duties in relation to children and young people with SEN/disabilities and the provision that is made to support their needs.
- To act as the first point of contact for any queries to the team and to provide accurate information to parents, settings and other agencies, as appropriate.
- To provide sensitive support for parents & other service users to build parental confidence and to ensure that the need for mediation, tribunal and dispute resolution procedures is kept to a minimum.
- To provide administrative support for the individual cases allocated by the Lead SEN Officer including:

- Actioning any outcomes from meetings/panels including chasing up additional information where required;
- Preparing and distributing letters and other forms of communication with parents/settings and other agencies;
- Maintaining records across the data bases and filing systems;
- Assisting with collating/coordinating requests for data.

This is a rare opportunity to join a positive, supportive and forward-thinking team of people who are committed to ensuring that quality services are provided to our children and young people with SEN.

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).