The effective role of Assessment Report Officer enables team members within SENART meet statutory requirements, deliver high-quality EHCPs, and support positive outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The ARO is the first person in contact with families, service users, and relevant agencies to keep them informed of assessment outcomes and any required next steps. The successful candidate will support to fulfil the LA's statutory responsibilities around compiling and drafting assessment reports, ensuring all statutory requirements are met, and maintaining accurate records for each case. SENART works closely with educational stakeholders including, social care, education and healthcare professionals to gather and assess the information needed for reports. As first point of contact, the ARO will review and assess the information coming in and directly communicate with parents, carers and all individuals involved in the EHCP process. Key duties include, collating and recording information for initial assessments, as well as arrange and ensure all paperwork is set up for Annual Reviews, they will also ensure these are conducted within statutory timeframes. This adherence to deadlines is essential to ensure that children with special educational needs receive timely support. Want to Know More? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Sammi Zafir. Tel: 07391738170 E-mail: szafirwakefield.gov.uk E-mail Correspondence All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with. Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application. jobswakefield.gov.uk hrdirectwakefield.gov.uk Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Fluency Duty This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post. Probation In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies. Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences. About Wakefield Council Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here Happy to talk Flexible working To apply please click the Apply Now link below.