SEND Assessment and Review Assistant

Job Description

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, are seeking an experienced professional to take on this pivotal role. We are currently seeking an experienced SEND Assessmentand Review Assistant to join a team in Greenwich.Pay Rate: £15.94 - £18.99 per hourContract Length: Initial contract is 6 monthsWorking Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.Benefits of working with Sanctuary Personnel:

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
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• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. Were here to ensure youre always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend and receive a generous £250 bonus once theyve completed just 100 hours of work. The best part Theres no limit to how many friends you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum SEND Assessment and Review Assistant provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings,which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities of the SEND Assessment and Review Assistant:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for families and professionals during the initiation of the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process, ensuring strict adherence to the legal framework.
• Manage a caseload efficiently, allocating resources appropriately to ensure compliance with the timelines outlined in the SEND Code of Practice.
• Maintain regular and sensitive communication with families and young individuals throughout the EHCP process, providing clear explanations of procedures and ensuring their active involvement in assessment and planning.
• Engage in direct liaison with parents, colleagues, and relevant professionals regarding requests for needs assessment and annual reviews. Monitor the submission of reports upon receipt to guarantee that the local authority fulfils its legal obligations.
• Assume responsibility for the initial processing of new Education, Health, and Care (EHC) assessment requests, which entails logging the requests, forwarding them to the appropriate SEND Officer, and updating the database to ensure accurate recording ofstatutory timescales.
• Develop and oversee the progress of individual cases in collaboration with Assessment & Review Officers, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and minimizing the risk of legal challenges against the authority.
• Collaborate closely with Assessment and Review officers to facilitate the EHC annual review process. This involves logging and acknowledging receipt of annual review documentation from schools and coordinating with relevant Assessment and Review Officersto ensure timely responses to parents, meeting statutory timeframes.
• Establish effective communication channels with partners involved in the needs assessment process, ensuring prompt provision of clear and relevant information/advice.
• Maintain the generic diary and oversee appointments for the Head of SEND Assessment and Review. This includes scheduling meetings, reserving rooms, taking minutes, and coordinating with partners.
• Take the lead on preparing and verifying highly sensitive documentation for panels, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales for distribution of minutes while upholding information governance standards.

Applicant Requirements of the SEND Assessment and Review Assistant:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) Casework and writing Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans within a Local Authority context.
• Recent experience within the past 2 years in Local Authority SEN settings is required.
• Familiarity with key legislative frameworks such as The Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, and SEND Regulations 2014 is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this SEND Assessment and Review Assistant role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to youthroughout the process and into your work placement.