SEND Assessment and Review Assistant
SEND Assessment and Review Assistant
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a SEND Assessment and Review Assistant on a 4.5-month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 14.74-18.49/hour
Summary:
The SEND Assessment and Review Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the Education Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review process for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes acting as a primary point of contact for families and professionals ensuring compliance with statutory timescales coordinating multi-agency inputs and providing high-quality administrative and organizational support across the SEND service.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the initial contact for families and professionals beginning the EHC needs assessment process.
- Manage a caseload to ensure the service meets statutory deadlines under the SEND Code of Practice.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with families and young people throughout the EHCP process.
- Coordinate with parents schools and professionals to ensure accurate and timely documentation for assessments and annual reviews.
- Provide administrative support to the Head of SEND Assessment and Review including scheduling meeting preparation and diary management.
Requirements:
- Good general standard of education.
- Knowledge of the SEND assessment framework and the DfE SEND Code of Practice (2014).
- Proficiency in IT and office software with strong skills in maintaining digital records and workflow systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle public inquiries with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize workload under pressure.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practice.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an Basic DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
