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Job Advertisement: Quality Assurance Officer\n\nJob Title: Quality Assurance Officer\n Reporting To: SENCo\n Hours: 35 hours per week (Job share option available)\n Contract: Permanent\n Probationary Period: 6-month probationary period\n\nAbout the Client:\n Our client run a Section 41 Post-16 provision for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and have approximately 50 learners enrolled. They offer a diverse range of pathways and functional skills programmes, supporting individuals in gaining the confidence, social support, and qualifications they need to thrive.\n\nRole Overview:\n Veritas are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer to help maintain high standards within our educational programmes. The role will focus on overseeing the quality and consistency of Individual Learner Plans (ILPs), reviews, and the administration of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
This is a key support position that will involve working closely with the Head of Education and SENCo to maintain the quality and compliance of our educational services.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nQuality Assurance:\nOversee the quality and consistency of Individual Learner Plans (ILPs) and reviews, ensuring they meet required standards.\nProvide feedback to the Head of Education on findings related to ILPs and reviews.\nEHCP and Annual Reviews Administration:\nAdminister the EHCP and annual review process, ensuring all relevant information is collated, reviews are scheduled, and meetings are documented.\nEnsure that information is provided to local authorities within statutory timeframes.\nAdmissions Support:\nAssist the Admissions Officer in preparing and summarising information for the admissions panel.\nMaintain and update admissions information for potential learners.\nAttend admissions panels and meetings, taking minutes and communicating outcomes to local authorities.\nLiaison with Authorities and Providers:\nCollaborate with local authorities and previous education providers to gather the necessary information for admissions and EHCPs.\nWork closely with the Admissions Officer and SENCo to ensure the needs highlighted in EHCPs are recognised, costed, and addressed appropriately.\nMeeting Support:\nAttend safeguarding meetings, taking minutes and ensuring action points are recorded.\nCoordinate and assist with the arrangements for annual reviews, including meeting scheduling and minutes taking.\nMonitoring and Reporting:\nConduct regular checks on the quality of one-page profiles, ILPs, and reviews, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the academic year.\nReport any issues regarding paperwork and quality assurance to the Head of Education and SENCo in a timely manner.\nSupport to Admissions and Finance:\nProvide support to the Admissions Officer, particularly during busy periods.\nLiaise with the Finance Manager to ensure clarity on funding and ensure billing is accurate.Skills & Experience Required:\n\nStrong organisational skills and attention to detail.\nProficiency with computers and administrative systems.\nExperience working within SEN settings or educational environments is desirable.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal.\nA proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. \n\nEach candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employer/s.\n\nIf you're looking for a new challenge, a career change or seeking the opportunity to get your first foot on the ladder of a career within education, then do not hesitate to send your CV or contact Lachlan at Veritas Education London \n\nCall: (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed) \n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION\n\nAll applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\nYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\nYou must have legal right to work in the UK\nYou must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area.
We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.\n\nDisclaimer\n\n'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community