Introduction to SEND services
Help to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND in Gloucestershire.
In Gloucestershire, our focus is on enabling an inclusive education system, providing the right support at the right time and in the right place. As a local authority we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and are investing in our capacity through creating additional posts within Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) service and other SEND services to help us to meet local need.
Our EHCP service is there to support those who may need additional help to meet short or long needs to help children and young people fulfil their potential, and we currently have a range of vacancies on a permanent basis.
How you’ll make a difference…
As part of our EHCP service you will working closely with education providers, developing strong working relationships across education, health, social care, young people and their families to improve outcomes and ensure access to inclusive and appropriate education for all children and young people with SEND.
What we need from you…
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work co-productively and creatively with other professionals, children and young people and their families, to address identified needs. You will need to have empathy for the challenges that young people and their families experience, as well as competence in assessing and reviewing the needs of vulnerable children, young people and their families.
You will need experience, knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its application.
What you’ll get in return…
Successful candidates will join us at a time of exciting change which offer a real opportunity to improve outcomes for young people. Being part of a service that is supportive, offer development opportunities and cares passionately about meeting the needs of Gloucestershire’s children and young people.
• Training and Development opportunities inc. Ipsea and Nasen, LASEN Training
• Flexible working opportunities
• A service structure that provides progression opportunities
• Annual leave of 25.5 rising to 30.5 days per year after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Wide ranging multi agency working
Please see job profiles for more detail information on the role.