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:

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• Giving advice to families, schools and professionals on the EHCP process.

• Managing a range of SEN cases, including tribunal appeals.

• Communicating 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, if required.

• Assisting the Principal SEN Advocate and Business Manager with other duties relating to the service.

 

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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.

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This position will be offered on an ad-hoc / contract basis and work will be based according to business demands.

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Salary / pay rates will be based on relevant experience.

 

Please send your CV and expression of interest to info@sensasadvocacy.co.uk