Location
King St, London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£62,766 per annum

About the Role
Hillingdon Council is building on best practices to implement exciting improvements in our SEND services. We are committed to providing the highest level of support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working closely with educational settings to ensure their needs are met effectively. This role offers the opportunity to embed innovative approaches to SEND support across the local area, leading a busy team with a focus on solutions and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for managing SEND Appeals, Tribunals, and formal Mediations, ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and best practices, and maintaining high standards of communication both orally and in writing.

Additional Information
Please upload your CV and a Personal Statement outlining your suitability for the role. Candidates who do not provide a personal statement may not be shortlisted. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment clearances.

Benefits
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding career. Benefits include flexible working hours, a standard 36-hour workweek, generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools, salary sacrifice schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional pension contributions, cycle to work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers and showers, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership, Vivup Benefits offering various discounts, mental health support and counselling services including 24-hour confidential advice, travel support with season ticket loans and free car parking, and trade union membership options with recognised unions including UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias. Reasonable adjustments are provided to applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best, and be themselves at work while contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and wish to be considered under this scheme. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable groups. Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and require Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Pre-employment screening includes an Enhanced DBS check and 5 years of referencing. Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees in the redeployment pool must meet essential criteria to be prioritised. Due to high application volumes, the role may close early, so early application is recommended.

Experience
- Proven track record of managing a busy team with strong leadership qualities
- Experience handling SEND Appeals, Tribunals, and formal Mediations
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice
- Knowledge of recent developments in SEND case law and best practices

About you
- Dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable professional passionate about SEND support
- Solution focused with the ability to think outside the box
- High standard of oral and written communication skills

Qualifications
- Not explicitly stated but relevant SEND knowledge and experience required