All about the Role
As a Statutory Assessment & Monitoring (SAM) Officer - 0-25 Transitions, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at critical transition points throughout their education journey.
You will:
Manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment and review processes for children and young people at key transition stages.
Work directly with schools, settings, families and partner agencies to ensure smooth and successful transitions.
Oversee annual reviews of EHC Plans and ensure statutory timescales are met.
Support the placement planning process, ensuring children and young people receive appropriate provision and support.
Act as a link officer for a group of schools and educational settings.
Work with independent providers and colleagues across education, health and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Provide advice, guidance, training and modelling of best practice to schools and settings.
Ensure cases are progressed through the appropriate consultation and panel processes.
This is a highly collaborative role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong communication and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Please note we have two posts available - x1 FTC contract until September 2027 and x1 Maternity cover position until March 2027
Interviews will take place on 3rd & 4th September
All about our Team
The Statutory Assessment and Monitoring Service sits within SEN & Inclusion Services and is committed to ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the right support, at the right time, in the right educational setting.
Our team works closely with:
Children, young people and their families.
Early years settings, schools, colleges and independent providers.
Educational Psychology, health and social care professionals.
Other local authority services and partner organisations.
We are passionate about delivering high-quality SEND services, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and helping children and young people achieve positive educational, developmental and life outcomes.
The service values collaboration, professionalism, inclusivity and a solution-focused approach to overcoming challenges and supporting successful transitions.
All about You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and who can build positive relationships with families, schools and partner agencies.
You will bring:
Knowledge
A strong understanding of SEND legislation, including the Children and Families Act and the SEND Code of Practice.
Knowledge of effective SEND practice, particularly in relation to transition planning.
An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and inclusive practice.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
The ability to explain complex SEND information clearly and confidently.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
A professional, solution-focused approach.
Good presentation, training and relationship-building skills.
Confidence using ICT systems and maintaining accurate records.
Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
Experience
Experience working within education, health or social care environments.
Experience analysing information and making informed decisions.
Experience presenting information to a variety of audiences.
Experience supporting, training or modelling good practice for others.
Qualifications
A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Professional qualifications in education, health or social care would be advantageous.
You will be someone who thrives on partnership working, is committed to inclusion and can make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact
[email protected].
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
