Phase Manager – Yorkshire

About the Post:
We have an exciting opportunity for an EHC Phase Manager to cover a temporary contract. This position will lead in developments within our Pre 14 Phase and requires a senior background in SEND. You will hold a professional qualification in a relevant subject; have significant experience working with children or young people with SEND and experience of complex administration processes and their management. Detailed knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015), the Children & Families Act (2014) and current processes and legislation is essential.

At a Glance

• Tasks: Lead developments in the Pre 14 Phase and manage SEND processes.
• Company: Join our client, an award-winning and supportive employer.
• Benefits: Great pay, flexible working, health support, and training opportunities.
• Other info: Agile working environment with a focus on work/life balance.
• Why this job: Make a real impact on children and young people with SEND.
• Qualifications: Professional qualification in a relevant subject and significant SEND experience.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· You will need to be able to evidence your experience in carrying out needs led integrated assessments for ages for children and young people aged 0-19, collaboratively working with service users, and other professionals.
· QTS – desirable
· Be able to prioritise your own workload and also meet statutory timescales.
· Knowledge and experience in planning and facilitating person centred multi-agency meetings
· Ability to demonstrate your ability to construct and develop EHC Plans from approved assessments, to meet the needs of children and young people and help them to achieve outcomes.
· Good understanding of the issues facing families where children and young people have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
· Knowledge of the Person Centre planning and processes.
· Experience in chairing and leading meetings and experience of problem solving, resolving conflict and mediation.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Alternatively, please contact Steven at Prospero Teaching on 0113 887 2160.

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