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A rewarding opportunity to lead, inspire and develop the SENDIASS service in York. You will be inheriting a busy service with a reputation for prompt responses, solution-focused working practices, excellent working relationships with schools, settings, the Local Authority and other bodies and passionate about ensuring that the special educational needs of children and young people are met.

You will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day management of the Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Information Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS). The SENDIASS team provide impartial information, advice and advocacy for children, young people and parents/carers on legislation, policy and practice in relation to SEND.

The work is challenging and stimulating and will suit a candidate who has:
• Knowledge of relevant SEND legislation and guidance.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience of bid writing and managing a budget.
• The ability to work independently and travel to a number of settings and locations each day as required.

This vacancy is available as a job sharing position.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2: Can express themselves spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Gillian Bucklow at SENDIASS gillian.bucklow@york.gov.uk 

Closing date: Sunday 7 July 2024 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 15 July 2024

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.