Senior SEN Placement Lead - Education Brokerage

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,839 - 47,181; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Senior SEN Placement Officer to broker educational placements for children with Special Educational Needs. This role demands strong leadership and negotiation skills, with responsibilities including quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with multi-agency panels. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of SEND legislation and the ability to drive service improvements, making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £42,839 to £47,181 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Evidence of working with SEND at policy and operational levels.
• Experience in multi-professional collaboration with families.

Responsibilities

• Broker specialist educational placements for children with SEND.
• Consult and negotiate costs for education and support packages.
• Maintain relationships with independent specialist schools.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Understanding of Children & Families Act 2014

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Senior SEN Placement Officer to broker educational placements for children with Special Educational Needs. This role demands strong leadership and negotiation skills, with responsibilities including quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with multi-agency panels. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of SEND legislation and the ability to drive service improvements, making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £42,839 to £47,181 per annum.