Details:
- Salary: £17.18 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Sheffield
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
SEND / EHCP Review & Progression Officer
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £34,500 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary – Ongoing
Working Pattern: Fully office-based
## About the Role
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced SEND / EHCP Review & Progression Officer to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This is an opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to play a key role in supporting young people's educational progress, individual support needs and future opportunities.
The successful candidate will coordinate statutory EHCP annual reviews, work closely with learners and their families, and help identify appropriate progression pathways into further education, training, employment and adulthood.
Please note: This is an education and SEND-focused position. A Social Work qualification is not required.
## Key Responsibilities
Plan, organise and coordinate statutory EHCP annual reviews, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
Arrange, chair and record review meetings involving young people, families, education professionals and external agencies.
Ensure young people's views, wishes and aspirations are accurately reflected throughout the review process.
Work alongside tutors, support staff and Local Authority professionals to identify individual needs and monitor progress.
Support necessary amendments to EHCPs following annual reviews.
Identify suitable progression pathways and support preparation for adulthood.
Provide access to SEND-focused information, advice and guidance.
Maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication between families, education settings and external services.
Follow safeguarding procedures, statutory requirements and relevant Ofsted expectations.
## Essential Requirements
Previous experience coordinating, chairing and recording statutory review meetings.
Good knowledge of EHCP processes and annual review requirements.
Understanding of SEND progression pathways and the Preparation for Adulthood agenda.
Experience working with young people, families, carers and education professionals.
Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
Ability to manage multiple reviews and meet statutory deadlines.
Relevant qualifications, including Level 2 or above in English and Maths.
Ability to travel to different locations across Sheffield when required.
Experience as an EHCP Review Officer, SEND Caseworker, High Needs Coordinator, Annual Review Officer or SEND Progression Officer would be particularly relevant.
## Additional Information
This is an ongoing temporary position, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and is fully office-based in Sheffield.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
## Apply Today
If you have experience coordinating EHCP reviews and supporting young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services.
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