SENDIASS Officer
6 days ago
Barnsley
Job Title: SENDIASS Officer Hours: Part-time (3.5 days per week, 9:00am–5:00pm) Pay Rate: £26.62 per hour We are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated SENDIASS Officer to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive appropriate support to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, schools, and partner agencies, • Undertake assessments and support statutory SEND processes, • Provide impartial advice, guidance, and advocacy to families and stakeholders, • Support home-school liaison and deliver interventions to improve outcomes, • Facilitate and attend meetings, including mediation and tribunal processes, • Maintain accurate case records and manage a varied caseload, • Work collaboratively with services to ensure appropriate SEND provision, • Promote the welfare and inclusion of children and young people at all times Requirements • NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, • Minimum of 4 GCSEs (A–C) or equivalent, • Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes, and tribunal procedures, • Experience working with children, young people, and families, • Excellent communication, organisation, and advocacy skills