Send Assessment and Review Assistant - Greenwich, United Kingdom - Neway International Ltd

Neway International Ltd
Neway International Ltd
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Greenwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Neway is looking for a SEND Assessment and Review Assistant to join our client based with Greenwich Council.

This role is starting asap, working 35 hours a week. Initially for a 6 month contract that is likely to be extended.

Pay Rate is £15.24 p/h PAYE (equivalent to £18.99 umbrella)


Purpose of Job:

  • Act as single point of contact for family and professionals at the beginning of EHC needs assessment process ensuring the legal framework is adhered to.
  • To manage a caseload, allocating accordingly to ensure that the Service is compliant with the timescales set out in the SEND Code of Practice.
  • Communicate regularly and sensitively with the family/young person throughout the EHCP process to explain the process and ensure their involvement in assessment and planning.
  • To directly liaise with parents, colleagues and other professionals regarding requests for needs assessment and annual reviews checking the report submission on receipt to ensure the local authority fulfils its legal obligations.
  • To provide administrative support to the Head of SEND Assessment and Review Service.
  • To ensure timely contributions from Social Care, health, EP service and other professionals with regard to requests for needs assessment and annual reviews.
  • To be responsible for the coordination and delivery of all SEND Panels, liaising effectively with schools, partners, parents and young people.
  • To provide an efficient and reliable support service to the SEND Assessment and Review Team.
  • To manage all duty telephone enquiries and the generic mailbox, providing assistance where possible. Ensuring that messages are taken accurately and
distributed appropriately.

  • To ensure issues which require urgent attention are passed on efficiently.
This role is hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 working from home.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months


Salary:
£15.24-£18.99 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Expected start date: 15/04/2024
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