3 months contract with local authorityRole Purpose Under the leadership of the SEN Manager, the post-holder will manage a small team of Assessment and Case Coordinators, ensuring that the local authority meets its statutory responsibilities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in accordance with the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014. The post-holder will also have additional responsibilities as agreed with the Head of Service. This is a generic job profile for the role of a Senior SEN Officer, and it is important to note that each officer will oversee either 0-14 or 14-25 and will need expertise in either or both of these areas. Example Outcomes or Objectives Overseeing the timeliness of decisions regarding transport eligibility and providing evidence for any transport appeals. Effective collection of data and information to respond to complaints, enquiries, and SENDT appeals within statutory or agreed timescales. Additional responsibility for agreed areas, such as Annual Review processes, Tribunals, case officers, or other defined areas. Contributing to the local area's ability to effectively identify and meet the needs of and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Implementing systems and processes that promote person-centred planning, keeping the views and wishes of the child and young person central, upholding the principles of the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Minimizing anxiety for parents/carers of children and young people through excellent, timely, and transparent communication about statutory processes. Leading the team to achieve deadlines, reviewing roles, and providing access to workforce development opportunities appropriately. Contributing to the local authoritys approach to equitable distribution of resources and funding for children with SEND within available resources. Using data to inform provision planning and joint commissioning of services. Involving parents, carers, and young people in the development of systems and evaluation of services. Working together with colleagues to promote staff well-being and ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. Contributing to meeting the aims and addressing the priorities in the Camden plan and for the early intervention and prevention division. Ensuring the team is reported in the annual parent/carer and young peoples survey to be person-centred, responsive, accessible, and outcomes-focused. Producing an annual report of the impact of services showing improvements year on year in meeting statutory timescales, the quality of Education, Health and Care plans, and parent/carer satisfaction. Developing a clear improvement plan that enables the delivery of the local authoritys statutory responsibilities for children and young people with SEND, reviewed annually and informed by data gathered through self-evaluation. Creating a positive working environment across the team and effective working relationships between the service and other organizations. Ensuring staff report feeling valued and appreciated in an annual well-being survey. Developing a workforce development plan designed to improve the quality of service delivery, nurture the talents of the staff team, and respond to needs identified locally and in national strategies. ADZN1_UKTJ