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Grade 7 SCP 26 - 30 £ 37,280 - £40,777 per annum

Fixed Terms (12 months) / Full Time

Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted‑rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here:
Together for Children.

role will be to co‑ordinate the efficient Needs Assessments process / Annual Review process and associated casework for students with special educational needs and disabilities. This particular role will focus on young people in, or about to start their Post 16 Educational journey.

They will provide oversight and undertake casework for young people who require an Education, Health and Care Plan. To liaise with multi‑disciplinary agencies, parents and carers to ensure Education Health Care Plans are co‑produced to accurately meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The role requires the ability to work empathetically in co‑production with young people, parents and carers and to work with a high level of accuracy when synthesising information from reports in addition to developing effective collaborative relationships with school and college leaders. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of the Post 16 educational landscape. The role also requires an ability to organise priorities line with statutory timescales for assessments and annual reviews.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post please contact peoplesuppor

• Make a difference:
  Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
• Inclusion:
  Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part‑time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements