Merton is engaging in an exciting period of improving its arrangements for SEND. We are looking for individuals who thrive on daily challenge, enjoy working as part of a team and who want to make a difference to the experience of families of children with SEND as they work with the Council to put arrangements in place for their children.
The team is based in Morden. Whilst hybrid working is part of our life at the moment, in time you will be expected to work from our office.
We are looking for people with experience of working as an EHC Co-ordinator or a Local Authority SEND Case Officer/Co-ordinator who:
Whilst your core duties will focus on the assessment, review and monitoring of children and young people with special educational needs who have or might require an EHC Plan, it will be the way that you apply your knowledge and experience that really counts. We need individuals with excellent communication skills – both oral and in writing. You need to be resilient because the pace of work can be intense at times. You will have excellent reading and analytical skills, and an ability to apply key aspects of SEND law and guidance (as set out in the SEND Code of Practice). You will naturally be a good team player and want to do the very best you can at all times.
You need a good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Children and Families Act 2014 and understand the equality issues associated with SEN and Disability.
We are a great team to work with. We need “can-do” people with the right knowledge and experience. We need people who will be committed to their work, creative, good problem solvers and able to build good relationships with team colleagues and all those we work with.
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