Special Educational Needs Assessment and Review Officers x4 - Royal Borough of Greenwich - Greenwich

In Royal Greenwich, we have taken our learning from the past 3 years of the SEND reforms, and have created a dynamic structure across the service area with new roles to take us into our next phase.

We are looking for a range of enthusiastic, vibrant and creative staff with the skills and experience to help us in our ambitions.

You will be joining a well-resourced service that has an excellent relationship and partnership with schools, particularly SENCos; health colleagues, families and our parent carer forum. We also have a disabled young people’s board to advise us.

We have learned from working with our partners what works and what doesn’t work well and are keen to put this into practice.

If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – and have the skills and experience we are looking for – then come and join us!

Greenwich has a lot to offer – a rich cultural heritage and a diverse and vibrant community – as well as good sporting facilities affordable housing and great transport / road links.

For these roles – we are looking for people who can build and maintain good relationships with parents and with children, and with young people to ensure that they can co-produce their plans. You will need to be able to work closely with schools or colleges and other partners and to run person-centred planning meetings. You will need to hold schools and colleges to account where necessary and challenge partners to be ambitious for children and young people. You will also need to have knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEND Code of Practice

For the 16-25 post – you will need to be able to engage with young people directly and to work with partners, including Adult Social Care where necessary to support challenging and ambitious outcomes for young people.

Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply for this post please visit the Royal Borough of Greenwich website via the link below.

For further information about the posts please call Joan Lightfoot, Head of Integrated support for Children and Young People with SEND on 02089123955 or

Closing Date: midday 18th April 2016.

Any roles which involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or roles in which the duties will involve access to sensitive information relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults, the Royal Borough will take up references prior to interview.You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years.

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This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS*