Job Advertisement: SENDIASS Officer Location: Barnsley Position Type: Temporary, Part-time (3 days per week) Purpose of the Post: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SENDIASS Officer to join our team on a temporary basis, supporting the needs of the service until July 2025. This part-time role (3 days per week) will focus on delivering high-quality support to families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they receive timely and appropriate assistance. Key Responsibilities: Develop positive working relationships with pupils, parents, school staff, and external agencies. Undertake assessments of children, young people, and families in line with statutory processes and regulations. Provide guidance, advice, and information to parents, school staff, and other stakeholders. Facilitate home-school liaison and ensure SEND support is provided in compliance with relevant legislation. Mediate and resolve disputes between families, schools, and the Local Authority (LA). Prepare documentation, witness statements, and represent cases at SEND Tribunal and Mediation. Contribute to assessments and placements for pupils with SEND, ensuring compliance with regulations. Work collaboratively with the wider team and assist with data collection. Follow relevant national legislation and council policies, including safeguarding and data protection. Work at pace, ensuring the service responds in a timely manner to the needs of families, ensuring that cases move forward effectively.Key Requirements: SEND Expertise: Strong, up-to-date knowledge of SEND, particularly the Children and Families Act 2014. Co-Productive Working: Ability to work collaboratively with families in a productive and supportive manner, respecting their roles in decision-making. Experience in SENDIASS: Experience working within a SENDIASS setting, with a deep understanding of the SENDIASS role and responsibilities. Experience with Case Work and Appeals: Ability to undertake case work, complete appeal paperwork, and work efficiently, particularly over the phone or via virtual platforms (Teams) with parents and carers. Working at Pace: The ability to respond quickly and effectively to urgent cases, ensuring that families feel listened to, supported, and confident that their situation is progressing. Engagement and Sensitivity: Skilled at engaging with families in a meaningful, sensitive, and consistent manner, particularly in challenging or complex cases.Education and Training Requirements: 4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent. NVQ Level 4 Qualification in a relevant field, or extensive equivalent experience. Completion of IASS legal training (Level 1, 2, and 3) or willingness to undertake training.Relevant Experience: Extensive experience in delivering SEND Information, Advice, and Support (IASS). Knowledge and experience of interpreting and delivering SEND legislation. Experience of working with children, young people, and their families. Ability to work independently and conduct home visits. Competence in engaging families and conducting comprehensive assessments.Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with stakeholders. Ability to produce comprehensive reports and communicate effectively. Proven ability to work under pressure, managing a caseload and meeting deadlines. Highly innovative methods of engaging children and parents to ensure educational success. Ability to promote and deliver services based on anti-oppressive practice.Additional Requirements: Willingness to work flexibly to meet operational needs. Commitment to training and continuous professional development.Why Join Us? We are committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND. If you have a passion for supporting families and making a difference in the educational experience of SEND pupils, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a busy and fast-paced environment, so we need someone who can quickly react to the needs of the service and families while maintaining a high standard of work. How to Apply: If you'd like further information, please contact Emily Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)