Service Care Solutions are looking for a SEN Service Manager to work within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets of a 5-month contract. Location: Tower Hamlets (Hybrid) Pay: £308.50per day Job role/responsibilities: To manage and lead the SEN Service in the processing of the statutory assessment procedures for children and young people with education, health and care needs under the terms of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2014. Allocate tasks to SEND Team members based on Council and Team priorities. Ensure systems consider their impact on children, families, and educational settings. Maintain accurate, data-informed use of the management information system to support monitoring and improvement. Work with the Head of SEND to ensure timely submission of all statutory returns. Develop a parent/young person-centered approach to casework, prioritizing coproduction to enhance their experience with assessments and educational planning. Monitor and report stakeholder views and experiences to the Head of SEND. Enhance placement review and collaborate with school leaders to support inclusive, local learning opportunities for all children. Serve as lead senior SEND Officer for designated planned processes with SEND Team managers. Make decisions under Part 2 of the SEND regulations (2014) with the Head of SEND's agreement. Stay updated on DFE guidance and discuss school/setting briefings with the Head of SEND when needed.Knowledge/Experience required: An extensive knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the associated SEND Code of Practice'. An up-to-date understanding of proposed changes in developments in special needs. High level of verbal and written communication skills. IT Skills. Knowledge of the impact of placement decisions on High Needs Funding. A successful track record as a senior manager in a service for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The ability to use management information to judge service performance and to devise and implement service improvement strategies. Experience of designing and implementing innovative change which will deliver legislative requirements and improve services. Experience of managing a range of administrative functions and systems in a multidisciplinary environment. Work with members of the public in a customer service role.If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: or tel: (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £400