Senior SEND Officer - Interim

Post-14 Senior SEND OfficerSalary: £370 Per Day UmbrellaLocation: Chatham, KentContract: 3 months initially, potential for extensionWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office (non-negotiable)The RoleWorking closely with the Assessment Team Lead, you will support the delivery of a high-quality statutory SEND service, ensuring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced to a high standard and within statutory timescales.You will manage a complex caseload, coordinate multi-agency assessments, support colleagues with case discussions and quality assurance, and help ensure families receive a positive and transparent experience throughout the EHC assessment process.Key responsibilities include:Drafting and amending high-quality, outcome-focused EHCPs.Coordinating professional advice and multi-agency contributions to EHC assessments.Monitoring statutory timescales and quality standards across the assessment process.Supporting families, young people and educational settings throughout the assessment journey.Providing guidance and case support to colleagues.Supporting service improvement initiatives and performance monitoring.Deputising for the Assessment Team Lead when required.Working collaboratively with education, health and social care partners.To be successful, you will have:Significant experience working within a SEND environment.Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014.Experience managing complex SEND caseloads ..... full job details .....