Commissioned Tuition Monitoring Officer
24 days ago
Grays
Description Commissioned Tuition Monitoring Officer Salary: 29253 - 32736 per annum Grade C Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months 37 Hours per Week Thurrock Council SEND Service is a statutorySpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service provided by the Council serves several important purposes: • Assessment and Identification: It conducts statutory assessments to identify children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities., • Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans: The service is responsible for creating and maintaining EHC plans which outline the support required to meet the educational health and social needs of the individual., • Legal Compliance: Ensures that all processes and support comply with legal requirements and statutory guidelines. The Tuition Monitoring Officer at Thurrock Council is responsible for overseeing and monitoring both online and face-to-face tuition commissioned by the council for children who are unwell and unable to attend school or who are not in school. Key responsibilities: • Lead Officer for Commissioned Tuition: Act as the main point of contact for all matters related to commissioned tuition for children unable to attend school., • Quality and Effectiveness Assessment: Regularly assess the quality and effectiveness of tuition services to ensure educational outcomes are met and tailored to individual needs., • Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure that tuition providers schools parents and children comply with local authority policies safeguarding procedures and educational standards., • Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of tuition sessions progress reports and any issues or concerns. Provide regular updates to the council and other stakeholders., • Support and Guidance: Offer guidance and support to tutors parents and children to address challenges or barriers to learning., • Reengagement to School: Work towards reintegrating children into full-time education in a school setting when appropriate., • Financial Liaison: Coordinate with finance officers to ensure invoices match the delivered and commissioned services. Essential Skills and Abilities: • 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics., • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or similar qualification., • Good interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with various stakeholders., • Ability to manage time and caseloads effectively., • Competence in using Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software systems., • Decision-Making and Goal Setting:, • Empathy: Understanding and compassionate towards the needs of children who are unwell have SEND or are out of school for other reasons., • Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and needs., • Special Knowledge: Knowledge of recent legislation related to Education Law Children and Families Act and Education Acts., • Knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education., • Some knowledge of how schools function and are organised., • Understanding of the statutory duties of the local authority in relation to Section 19 of the Education Act 1996., • Understanding of issues causing barriers to school attendance., • Understanding of potential solutions mitigations and opportunities while children are not in school., • Experience: Experience working with young people and families., • Experience working within a given framework and using own initiative., • Experience working within a team., • Meticulous in monitoring and reporting on educational provision., • Commitment to the principles of agile working including flexibility in hours and location of work., • Ability to provide data and written reports to officers and Heads of Service. DBS Check: A DBS check at Enhanced Level with Childrens Barred List is essential for this role Advert Closing Date: • Redeployment Only: 7th August 2025 For informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Andrea Winstone at ___ For informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Andrea Winstone at ___Description Commissioned Tuition Monitoring Officer Salary: 29253 - 32736 per annum Grade C Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months 37 Hours per Week Thurrock Council SEND Service is a statutorySpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service provided by the Council serves several important purposes: • Assessment and Identification: It conducts statutory assessments to identify children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities., • Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans: The service is responsible for creating and maintaining EHC plans which outline the support required to meet the educational health and social needs of the individual., • Legal Compliance: Ensures that all processes and support comply with legal requirements and statutory guidelines. The Tuition Monitoring Officer at Thurrock Council is responsible for overseeing and monitoring both online and face-to-face tuition commissioned by the council for children who are unwell and unable to attend school or who are not in school. Key responsibilities: • Lead Officer for Commissioned Tuition: Act as the main point of contact for all matters related to commissioned tuition for children unable to attend school., • Quality and Effectiveness Assessment: Regularly assess the quality and effectiveness of tuition services to ensure educational outcomes are met and tailored to individual needs., • Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure that tuition providers schools parents and children comply with local authority policies safeguarding procedures and educational standards., • Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of tuition sessions progress reports and any issues or concerns. Provide regular updates to the council and other stakeholders., • Support and Guidance: Offer guidance and support to tutors parents and children to address challenges or barriers to learning., • Reengagement to School: Work towards reintegrating children into full-time education in a school setting when appropriate., • Financial Liaison: Coordinate with finance officers to ensure invoices match the delivered and commissioned services. Essential Skills and Abilities: • 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics., • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or similar qualification., • Good interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with various stakeholders., • Ability to manage time and caseloads effectively., • Competence in using Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software systems., • Decision-Making and Goal Setting:, • Empathy: Understanding and compassionate towards the needs of children who are unwell have SEND or are out of school for other reasons., • Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and needs., • Special Knowledge: Knowledge of recent legislation related to Education Law Children and Families Act and Education Acts., • Knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education., • Some knowledge of how schools function and are organised., • Understanding of the statutory duties of the local authority in relation to Section 19 of the Education Act 1996., • Understanding of issues causing barriers to school attendance., • Understanding of potential solutions mitigations and opportunities while children are not in school., • Experience: Experience working with young people and families., • Experience working within a given framework and using own initiative., • Experience working within a team., • Meticulous in monitoring and reporting on educational provision., • Commitment to the principles of agile working including flexibility in hours and location of work., • Ability to provide data and written reports to officers and Heads of Service. DBS Check: A DBS check at Enhanced Level with Childrens Barred List is essential for this role Advert Closing Date: • Redeployment Only: 7th August 2025 For informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Andrea Winstone at ___Description Commissioned Tuition Monitoring Officer Salary: 29253 - 32736 per annum Grade C Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months 37 Hours per Week Thurrock Council SEND Service is a statutorySpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service provided by the Council serves several important purposes: • Assessment and Identification: It conducts statutory assessments to identify children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities., • Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans: The service is responsible for creating and maintaining EHC plans which outline the support required to meet the educational health and social needs of the individual., • Legal Compliance: Ensures that all processes and support comply with legal requirements and statutory guidelines. The Tuition Monitoring Officer at Thurrock Council is responsible for overseeing and monitoring both online and face-to-face tuition commissioned by the council for children who are unwell and unable to attend school or who are not in school. Key responsibilities: • Lead Officer for Commissioned Tuition: Act as the main point of contact for all matters related to commissioned tuition for children unable to attend school., • Quality and Effectiveness Assessment: Regularly assess the quality and effectiveness of tuition services to ensure educational outcomes are met and tailored to individual needs., • Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure that tuition providers schools parents and children comply with local authority policies safeguarding procedures and educational standards., • Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of tuition sessions progress reports and any issues or concerns. Provide regular updates to the council and other stakeholders., • Support and Guidance: Offer guidance and support to tutors parents and children to address challenges or barriers to learning., • Reengagement to School: Work towards reintegrating children into full-time education in a school setting when appropriate., • Financial Liaison: Coordinate with finance officers to ensure invoices match the delivered and commissioned services. Essential Skills and Abilities: • 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics., • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or similar qualification., • Good interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with various stakeholders., • Ability to manage time and caseloads effectively., • Competence in using Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software systems., • Decision-Making and Goal Setting:, • Empathy: Understanding and compassionate towards the needs of children who are unwell have SEND or are out of school for other reasons., • Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and needs., • Special Knowledge: Knowledge of recent legislation related to Education Law Children and Families Act and Education Acts., • Knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education., • Some knowledge of how schools function and are organised., • Understanding of the statutory duties of the local authority in relation to Section 19 of the Education Act 1996., • Understanding of issues causing barriers to school attendance., • Understanding of potential solutions mitigations and opportunities while children are not in school., • Experience: Experience working with young people and families., • Experience working within a given framework and using own initiative., • Experience working within a team., • Meticulous in monitoring and reporting on educational provision., • Commitment to the principles of agile working including flexibility in hours and location of work., • Ability to provide data and written reports to officers and Heads of Service. DBS Check: A DBS check at Enhanced Level with Childrens Barred List is essential for this role Advert Closing Date: • Redeployment Only: 7th August 2025 For informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Andrea Winstone at