Special Needs Officer*
Recruitment Agency: Connect2Hampshire
Location: Fully remote
Temporary: 3 month initial contract - possible extension
Rate of pay: £345 a day
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Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a SNO
£345 a day
3 month initial contract - possible extension
Fully remote
Inside IR35
Job Purpose
To manage and oversee the EHC Needs assessment, annual review and placement process for children and young people from 0 years to age 25
Determine the appropriate level of support and identify placements for children and young people with SEN
Oversight and responsibility for complex casework, Mediation and Tribunals
Attend Mediation and pre-hearing Tribunal meetings as required
Provide line management support to a team of EHC Coordinators
Ensure the careful management of and accountability for SEN budgets, in accordance with HCC policy
Role ResponsibilitiesEnsure an up-to-date understanding of the statutory framework and the major issues affecting the policy and operational direction for the delivery of services for children with SEN
To provide information, advice and support to parents and professionals in education and other agencies about the statutory SEN processes
Engage in frequent communication with an extensive and diverse range of people to discuss, persuade and negotiate courses of action so that assessments are concluded within statutory timescales and provision and placements achieved for children and young people
To attend meetings relating to case planning for individual pupils and liaise with other agencies, professionals and parents
To lead and manage the Tribunal process to ensure that all deadline dates are met and that all case preparation is in line with Tribunal processes
To attend Mediation and pre-hearing Tribunal meetings as required
Manage staff performance reviews and provide supervision
Collectively the SNOs under the leadership of the Area Team Manager, oversee the management of the day to day operation of special educational needs casework, including complex casework, ensuring quality and consistency
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