Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment (6 Months), Full time, 36 hours per week

Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion 

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We are looking for an extremely organised Annual Review Officer with high levels of attention to detail to join the multi-faceted SEN Team here at Camden. The main objective for the post holders are to understand, synthesise and amend reports into a document which can be easily understood an implemented by professionals who will be supporting the young person. You will support the implementation of the Children and Families Act (2014), to ensure top quality Education, Health & Care plans for children and young people with special educational needs. This will include executing the corporate decisions of Camden Council in its execution of its statutory Special Educational Needs (SEN) responsibilities in accordance with the Education Act of 1996 and in line with the SEN Code of Practice (2015) and the Children and Families Act (2014).

The ideal candidates will support the SEN Team achieve its statutory duties by meeting tight deadlines and fulfilling your role by liaising with schools, early year’s settings and FE colleges to ensure the continuum of a young person’s special educational needs are being met and is reviewed annually.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

To be considered for one of these posts you must be an effective communicator who possesses the ability to interact with people all levels including parents, carers, Head Teachers, SENCos, Health and Social Care Practitioners and others as required.  The successful candidates will work across the team, supporting the Assessment Case Coordinators, thereby developing both a general knowledge and skill set in relation to SEND and the curriculum of children and young people aged 0-25. These include but are not limited to pre-school, nursery, primary, secondary and FE. You will work under the direction of the Senior SEN Officer in collaboration with colleagues and professionals from Education, Health & Care.

About Camden

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions. 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Thursday 4th July 2019

Interviews to be held: Monday 1^st July 2019

If you would like further information regarding this role, please contact the Senior SEN Officer Stephanie Baiardo by email stephanie.baiardo@camden.gov.uk

Please quote reference: 190000BJ

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