SEND Officer – Hertfordshire

SEND Officer – Hertfordshire County CouncilLocation: Stevenage, HertfordshireRate: £300 per dayWorking Pattern: Full-time, office-based initially, with the option to work remotely at a later stage of the contractWe are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Officer to support Hertfordshire County Council on an exciting project focused on the implementation of a needs-led funding model for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).As part of the transition to a new software system, experienced SEND professionals are required to support the implementation and ensure funding decisions are consistent, accurate and aligned with the needs and provision outlined within EHCPs.Key Responsibilities

• Review the needs and provision identified within Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Quality assure decisions relating to funding allocated to pupils with EHCPs.
• Apply consistent decision-making based on identified needs and provision.
• Use your knowledge of SEND, schools, educational settings and specialist provision to inform funding decisions.
• Work accurately and efficiently within project timescales.
• Identify discrepancies or areas requiring further consideration and work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve these.
• Support the implementation of the new software and needs-led funding model.
• Liaise...