Job Vacancies
Assistant SEN Advocate x 2
SEN Specialist Advocacy Services is a national company that provides advocacy and tribunal support to SEN parents. Due to the growing demand for our services a position has opened to assist the Principal SEN Advocate with a range of duties including:
• Giving advice to families, schools and professionals on the EHCP process
• To manage a range of SEN cases, including tribunal appeals
• Communication with parents, professionals and other key stakeholders
• Carrying out checks on paperwork (in line with services offered by SENSAS)
• Writing reports for families, schools and professionals when required
• Submitting tribunal appeals on behalf of families and complying with deadlines
• Attending professional meetings as a representative to support and advocate for SEN parents
• Dealing with initial enquiries via telephone and email
• Representing families at SEN tribunals may be required
Assisting Principal SEN Advocate and Business Manager with other duties relating to the service
Desirable qualifications and experience
ISPEA SEN Training or equivalent SEN Law course
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in or with Special Educational Needs (SEN) processes – such as with Education, Health and Care Plans, reviews, seeking diagnoses, liaising with professionals, knowledge of SEN system and funding
Experience working with SEN Families
A sound understanding of the EHC plan process
Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Suite programmes
An understanding and experience of working with confidential information and data protection protocols
This position will be offered on an ad-hoc / contract basis and work will be based according to business demands.
Salary / pay rates will be based on relevant experience.
Please send your CV and expression of interest to info@sensasadvocacy.co.uk