We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled SEND Officer, which can be based at any of the SHCG sites, term time only. The information below provides more detail about the role.
We offer great benefits including;
- Regular training and development.
Purposes
- To prepare and chair Education Health Care Plan reviews and to set EHCP outcomes with local ASL teams and curriculum staff
- To prepare and submit Appendix 2 to the Local Authority for assessment of EHCP as necessary.
- To ensure that changes to students’ EHCPs are communicated to the appropriate staff and documentation is updated.
- To build links with local schools and organise students transition activities by attending in-school transition reviews, EHCPs and other meetings to gather information about the needs of students coming to SHCG colleges.
- To gather information on students from designated schools who will be attending other colleges within the group and share this information effectively with the named lead person
- To undertake support meetings with new and existing students and ensure that the information on their support needs is shared in an effective way with those involved in the student’s education.
- Undertake any job‑related activities as requested appropriate to the grading of the post to meet the changing needs of the College.
- To work to promote and apply the College’s safeguarding and behaviour management policy and practices.
Skills/Experience
- Relevant experience in an administrative role
- To be sensitive to the learning needs of students with additional learning support needs, being able to communicate with them effectively
- Experience of working in a school/college environment
- Experience with Exam Access Arrangements processes in an FE contex
Qualifications
- Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent.
- Educated to Level 3 (A‑Level or equivalent).
Ideal Attributes
- Proven organisational and administrative skills
- Good communicator, able to explain complex processes to a range of stakeholders
- Be able to work effectively within a complex environment to short timescales
- Be confident working independently and organising own work priorities to fit department and wider business need
- Ability to recognise potential problems and to formulate solutions.
- Self‑motivated, proactive and professional
About Us
The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.
We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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