Special Needs Officer

Connect2Hampshire; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled SENO to manage EHC needs assessments and oversee special educational needs (SEN) casework. The successful candidate will ensure statutory compliance and provide guidance to families and professionals throughout the process. Additionally, this role requires effective leadership of the Tribunal process and the management of team performance. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of SEN frameworks and complex casework, with a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex casework, particularly in SEN.
• Strong understanding of statutory frameworks for children with SEN.
• Ability to engage effectively with parents, professionals, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHC Needs assessment and placement processes.
• Manage complex casework and Tribunal processes.
• Provide support and advice to families and professionals.

Job description

Hampshire County Council are currently recruiting for a SNO

£345 a day

3 month initial contract - possible extension

Fully remote

Inside IR35

Job Purpose

To manage and oversee the EHC Needs assessment, annual review and placement process for children and young people from 0 years to age 25. Determine the appropriate level of support and identify placements for children and young people with SEN. Oversight and responsibility for complex casework, Mediation and Tribunals. Attend Mediation and pre‑hearing Tribunal meetings as required. Provide line management support to a team of EHC Coordinators. Ensure the careful management of and accountability for SEN budgets, in accordance with HCC policy.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure an up‑to‑date understanding of the statutory framework and the major issues affecting the policy and operational direction for the delivery of services for children with SEN.
• To provide information, advice and support to parents and professionals in education and other agencies about the statutory SEN processes.
• Engage in frequent communication with an extensive and diverse range of people to discuss, persuade and negotiate courses of action so that assessments are concluded within statutory timescales and provision and placements achieved for children and young people.
• To attend meetings relating to case planning for individual pupils and liaise with other agencies, professionals and parents.
• To lead and manage the Tribunal process to ensure that all deadline dates are met and that all case preparation is in line with Tribunal processes.
• To attend Mediation and pre‑hearing Tribunal meetings as required.
• Manage staff performance reviews and provide supervision.

Collectively the SNOs under the leadership of the Area Team Manager, oversee the management of the day to day operation of special educational needs casework, including complex casework, ensuring quality and consistency.

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Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.