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Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council. We provide temporary, contract, and interim opportunities, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We value ethics, trust, and care in our work.

Are you passionate about improving the outcomes for children and young people

with special educational needs in Dorset? Are you able to work under pressure to

tight deadlines? Do you have great knowledge and skills around the SEN Code of

Practice and related SEND legislation? Are you a skilled administrator keen to build a

high performing team?

We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can work as part of a team

to develop Education, Health and Care Plans that are co-produced with the children,

their families and the settings they attend and currently have a number of permanent

and fixed-term opportunities in our locality teams.

This role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to gain a deep

experience within the field of SEND, and is ideal for someone wanting to build their

career.

This role involves direct work with children and families so great communication

and relationship building skills will be needed.

What you can expect to be doing:

Your main task will be to support the completion of EHCPs and other SEND

processes within expected guidelines ensuring that the voice of the children and

their families are included.

You will also need to be familiar with the SEND Tribunal process and mechanisms for

families to appeal.

You will attend a variety of multi-agency meetings to provide your expertise in

understanding children's needs and how best to help them achieve the best possible

outcomes.

You will support the team in maintaining clear and up to date data, and as part of

your role, you will be required to keep detailed records of your work with children

and families and to review their progress regularly.

You will need good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and work to

deadlines. You will be required to work within tight budgets.

You will be based in a specified geographic locality and will work as part of a multi-

agency team.

There will be lots of opportunities to work with staff from other areas and disciplines

as well as the opportunity to come together with the other SEND professionals in the

county for regular training and peer support sessions.

About you:

You will hold a relevant professional qualification - minimum GCSE English and

maths grade C or above with post qualification training and experiences.

You will have relevant experience of working within the SEN field and an

understanding of the relevant statutory processes.

You will have a good understanding of the work undertaken by Local Authorities or

in complex organisations.

You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

You will be able to write clear reports relating to children's progress and their

individual needs.

You will be an able administrator, able to record, compile and use data to inform the

practice and performance of the service.

You will be willing to work proactively as part of a wider locality team and share

information and knowledge relating to SEND with other professionals.

You will be an advocate of inclusion.

You will be willing to work as part of the 'one team' approach and in harmony with

Dorset Council's core behaviours of responsibility, respect, recognition and

collaboration.

Additional Information:

This post requires a full driving licence.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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