SEN & High Needs Funding Manager

SEN & HIGH NEEDS FUNDING MANAGER

37 hours a week, 52 weeks per year 

(includes 35 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays)

Support staff management scale 41-44 

(£32,028 to £35,132 dependent on qualifications and experience)

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the college’s provision for learners with Special Educational Needs. The School of Personalised Learning provides specialist education and support for 175+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Disabilities include physical and medical, communication and language as well as social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. 

The postholder will:

1. Lead and manage processes      relating to Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews, high      needs funding and the recruitment/transition of students
2. Ensure effective      consultation with students, parents/carers and key professionals  in completing these processes
3. Lead financial claims      for high needs funding and effectively collaborate with local authorities      to ensure appropriate provision is identified and resourced in order to      support student need
4. Coordinate      Individual Training Programmes (ITPs) for students with individualised      learning programmes, in liaison with curriculum leaders.

This role will involve managing and working within a successful team in a fast paced and vibrant learning environment. We are seeking to employ a highly motivated individual who has relevant experience of leading high needs funding processes, ECHPs/annual reviews and has extensive knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice. The role will require some working over the summer months to meet high needs funding deadlines.

 

If you wish to be considered for this position, please visit our website http://www.stvincent.ac.uk/college-information/job-opportunities or for further information please contact the HR Department on 023 9260 3677 or email hr@stvincent.ac.uk

Closing date for applications:   Thursday 11th May 2017 at 12pm

Interviews to be held: w/b Monday 22nd May 2017 

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