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SEND Appeals Officer
Permanent
GradeConsultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week (hybrid working)
Do you want to work within a team that is passionate about making a difference for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families
Birminghams SEND and Inclusion services (part of the Children and Families Directorate) are growing as part of the councils longterm commitment to children and young people to improve their lives and support their families. As part of this growth the SENAR Service which is responsible for Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and over 12 000 children and young people with EHC plans is looking for outstanding people to join the workforce and deliver a highquality service.
As a SEND Appeals Officer you will work within the SENAR Appeals team. Your focus will be on the effective and efficient management of First Tier SEND Tribunal Appeals collaborating with stakeholders to resolve concerns and to find positive solutions so children and young people have their special educational needs met. This will attending SEND Tribunal Hearings on behalf of the local authority.
Key responsibilities include:
To succeed in this role you will need:
To be part of this dynamic team and contribute to the improvements we are delivering for Birmingham children young people and families please get in touch. If you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact Adam Clarke SEND Tribunal manager
Please upload an uptodate CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time