Preparing for Adulthood Assist Officer

Town Hall
160 Whitechapel Road
LONDON
E1 1BJ

Job Title: Assistant SEND Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Officer

The Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) team is responsible for carrying out Education, Health & Care (EHC) needs assessments, issuing and maintaining EHC plans, and coordinating educational placements for young people with SEND.

The PfA team is committed to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant SEND Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Officer to support the EHC and SEN Transition processes. The role involves effectively handling queries from young people, schools, and Post-16 education and training providers. Experience liaising with children, young people, families, and professionals, along with knowledge of SEN PfA processes and legislation, is essential. The ability to work under tight deadlines is required. Experience with the Synergy education management software is desirable.

If you would like further information about the role, please contact: Shuhena Khatun

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Our Borough's Vision and Values

Tower Hamlets' vision is that: people are aspirational, independent, and have equal access to opportunities; our residents are proud of and love living in our borough; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to meet the changing needs of our community. We seek applicants who embody our TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect.

Equality and Diversity

Tower Hamlets is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, civil partnership, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, and maternity. We aim to employ a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We are a Disability Confident Employer; applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Care experience is recognized as an additional protected characteristic.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and those residing in the borough.