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Job Summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join our evolving and growing organisation as a SEND Co-ordinator. This new role is an opportunity to make a meaningful and tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families (parents and carers) navigating the challenges of SEND. If you are passionate about advocacy, inclusivity, and empowering families, we encourage you to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will coordinate all activities within the charity related to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including neurodiversity. The SEND Co-ordinator will play a critical role in ensuring children, young people, and their families receive the appropriate guidance, early support, and interventions to promote positive emotional well-being, mental health, and access to educational and preventative services. This role involves working with families, professionals, and stakeholders to navigate systems of support, such as Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), and to advocate for the needs of children and young people. This includes close collaboration with education providers and mental health support teams in schools to deliver integrated support.
Job Responsibilities
1. Coordination of SEND Services
Act as the primary point of contact for all SEND-related activities and queries within the charity.
Support triage processes in the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service (MHEWS) services in identifying referrals received into the charity to consider early SEND best practice, pathways planning, tracking and monitoring for SEND identified cases.
Oversee requests for professional advice related to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and regulations.
Liaise with schools, healthcare providers, and local authorities to ensure children and young peoples needs are accurately identified and addressed.
Support families through the process of securing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), including preparing professional advice, attending meetings, and coordinating reviews.
Work closely with schools to ensure that children and young people receive appropriate support to meet their individual needs.
Work with designated SEND Practice Leads to develop and improve the SEND offer to children and families.
2. Support for Families (Parents and Carers)
Provide tailored advice and guidance to parents and carers regarding SEND processes, including EHCP applications, annual reviews, and appeals.
Signpost families to relevant local and national services, including early support networks, therapy services, and advocacy organizations.
Facilitate workshops or training sessions for parents and carers on understanding SEND frameworks, navigating support systems, and promoting positive mental health.
3. Advocacy for Neurodiverse Children and Young People
Develop and deliver tailored resources and programs to support neurodiverse children and young people, ensuring their unique needs are met in educational and community settings.
Collaborate with mental health professionals to create and implement preventative interventions promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
Work directly with children and young people to provide practical strategies for self-advocacy and accessing support.
4. Partnership and Collaboration
Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools, early support services, and local authority SEND teams to streamline access to services.
Represent the charity at multi-agency meetings and appropriate panels to advocate for the needs of children and young people.
5. Monitoring and Reporting
Maintain accurate and confidential records of all interactions with children, young people, and families (parents and carers) in compliance with GDPR.
Collect and analyse data on the effectiveness of SEND services and interventions to identify gaps and inform strategic planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Therapeutic qualification
Desirable
Professional qualification in education, social work, psychology, or a related field.
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in a SEND-related role, such as SENDCO, family support worker, caseworker or therapeutic Practitioner.
In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act (2014) and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
Values
Holds positive attitudes to diversity, equality and enabling access to services for all.
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