SEND Consultant
Employer: Sunshine Support
Location: Remote with occasional travel Derby
Working hours: FULL TIME 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Salary: £28-£36k
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We’re an energetic team who are seeking equity and justice for children with SEND and their families… Would you like to join us?
We are seeking an experienced SEN advocate, paralegal or legal adviser who is well versed in the current legislation in England and, preferably, Wales and/or Scotland.
The main focus of the role will be to support, provide options and advocate for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in England. You will also support and consult into schools and colleges.
Our team has won awards for its work, and we’re well known for being positive change-makers with a sunny disposition. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, with enormous flexibility and autonomy offered to all team members.
The Role will Involve...
Making a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people who’s parents and teachers we support
Developing your caseload / undertaking triage calls
Managing a very busy caseload
Producing statutory assessment requests on behalf of parents and schools
Negotiating with LAs & attending mediation
Attending meetings with LAs, schools and other stakeholders
Annual ReviewsWriting Pre Action Protocol letters
Case management and co-ordination – ensuring effective strategy and planning in the gathering of independent evidence
Lodging appeals and managing tribunal preparation
All related matters that require advocacy/support
Providing reassurance to parents and carers
Hosting related webinars in conjunction with our partnersEssential and Desirable Criteria
In order to carry out the job, and ‘hit the ground running’ there are specific skills and experiences that we require from applicants. We would expect all candidates who are interested in working with us to be friendly, a strong team player, keen to share ideas and listen to others.
Excellent understanding and practical experience of the SEND CoP and legislation that underpins it - essential
Experience of successfully requesting statutory assessments - essential
Independent experience of appealing and preparing for tribunal – essential
Attending and advocating for families at meetings - essential
Annual reviews and the full annual review process - essential
Lodging appeals to the tribunal service – essential
Hosting training/presenting webinars – desirable
Understanding and awareness of available provision in England – desirable
Please evidence the above experience and skills on your CV in order to secure an interview.
Our offering
£28-£36k
Ongoing training and development
Provision of other wellbeing benefits
LOCATION: Remote with occasional travel Derby
MacBook, iPhone and other necessary equipment and software with full IT support
Staff discount of our own services
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