SEND Senior Practitioner Job Vacancy in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK

Children, Education and Skills

SEND Senior Practitioner

THIS IS A CATEGORY “E” POST .
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Ref:

CES412(e)

Full time

£39,571 – £42,614 per annum

In Newcastle we believe that families are our most important resource, and we are looking for a SEND Senior Practitioner to work as part of the SEND Support, Assessment and Review Team, which has a clear aim to introduce and embed Relational and Restorative Practice throughout all its work.

We are looking for people who can build strong relationships with children and young people with SEN/D and their families, so they feel heard and understood and are provided with the support they need when they need it.

This role offers the opportunity to manage, coach and mentor SEND Caseworkers within the service as well as carrying a caseload of the most complex cases, offering the chance to maintain and develop your own skills whilst sharing your experience with others and supporting them to develop in their role as Caseworkers.

You will work closely with children and young people with SEN/D and their families to understand their needs and required support. You will be responsible for coordinating Education, Health and Care assessments, plans and reviews. You will support and advise schools and settings on inclusive practice, and you will also coordinate various agency involvement whilst maintaining the focus on positive and beneficial support for children and young people with SEN/D and their families.

You will have extensive experience of working with children and young people with SEN/D and seeking to achieve the best outcomes for them. You will have the ability to think creatively, and problem solve, working proactively and collaboratively across various sectors to achieve safe and supportive outcomes for children and their families whilst understanding and appreciating the challenges this may present.

Newcastle City Council offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city within proactive and committed services with a genuine focus on establishing services and processes which support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle.

As an employee of NCC, you will access a flexible working scheme, have the ability to work from home as appropriate, as well as accessing annual leave and the Local Government Pension Scheme. As part of the SEND service, you will join a positive, supportive and committed service, and will be a valued member where ideas and suggestions to continuously improve are shared and welcomed as part of a continual commitment to improvement.

If you would like any further information on this role, please email