Job Introduction
The SEND Team at Milton Keynes Council wish to appoint an innovative EHC Specialist Teacher who can support the EHC Review Team to work with children, young people, families and settings within Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive and inclusive team who are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for the children and young people of Milton Keynes.
You will join a dynamic and experienced team working with schools, delivering educational packages directly to children and young people and a wide range of agencies. You will take the lead in planning direct sessions with children and young people and will set and review outcomes linked to their EHCP.
For further information on the job role please contact our SEND Support Line on 01908 657825 or email: SEND Support SENDSupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk and they will be able to direct your queries to a member of staff to contact you back.
Main Responsibility
- Maintain and review Education Health and Care Plans of children who are new to Milton Keynes or where there has been a placement breakdown and they are accessing a package through the Local Authority.
- Liaise with educational settings for children and young people who require additional support, problem solving and ensuring the child’s needs are being met appropriately.
- Plan direct sessions for children and young people based on outcomes set by themselves and will review the outcomes and report on progress and attainment.
- The candidate will hold their own case load working with the EHC Specialist Teaching Team delivering sessions to children with complex special educational needs.
The Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate must have leadership experience within an educational setting and have up-to-date experience of working with and supporting children with SEND.
- They must have a robust understanding of SEND processes. Full details of essential criteria are included on the job role specification.
- A full driving license and access to a car is essential as you will be requested to travel to settings in and around Milton Keynes.
- You will be a good team player and have a positive, resilient outlook with the child or young person at the centre.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
