Senior SEN Caseworker
Lewisham
Full time: 36/hrs a week
�325/day
Start date: ASAP
Contract: 3 - 6 months with a chance extension
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Senior SEN Caseworker in the Lewisham area. We are looking for an someone with excellent experience and full understanding of all aspects of SEN casework. Excellent understanding of SEN process and legislation. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office.
Main purpose of the job:
Personal duties
1. To be responsible for assessing and monitoring the special educational needs of Lewisham children and young people.
2. To meet with parents, advocates and professional agencies at a range of locations to represent the LA and to negotiate appropriate provision to meet children's needs.
3. To work with parents in assessing and monitoring Education, Health and Care Plans, encouraging, participation and engagement in processes.
4. Shared responsibility for peer support and development of staff to understand and implement SEN processes within the service.
5. To present and provide detail of cases to the SEN Manager, panel chair and panel members on proposed pupil placements, costs and travel assistance implications.
6. To issue drafts, amended drafts, final or amended final Education, Health and Care Plans following the decisions of the SEN panel.
Knowledge:
Experience: