We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a SEN Assessment & Review Officer, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £19.67 - £24.75 per Hour Responsibilities: To work with parents, carers, children and young people to ensure that the needs assessment process is undertaken in a manner that is clear, accessible and collaborative. To work in partnership with schools, providing advice, direction and challenge in respect of the needs assessment and review process. To write EHC plans in co-production with parents and children/ young people, ensuring the range of relevant reports from professionals is considered and reflected in the plan and that it is fully compliant with the Code of Practice, minimising the risk of legal challenge to the LA. To support parents, children and young people to develop aspirations and aspirational outcomes that informs plans. To be responsible for negotiating with schools regarding the placement of pupils with EHC Plans. Qualifications: Good knowledge of primary, secondary or further education systems. Good understanding of the principles underpinning the SEND reforms. Good general standard of education equivalent to A level including GCSE English. Experience of SEND processes within a local authority. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1429420