Delphi Care Solutions Ltd

SEN Quality and Compliance Consultant – Education Provisions

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Leading the process of OFSTED registration for educational organisations, ensuring all necessary documentation, policies, and procedures are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Staying abreast with changes in OfSTED regulations, legislation and guidance, and update clients accordingly.
  • Conducting audits of SEND provisions and identifying areas of success and development to create an action plan for the setting to improve their service.
  • Providing leadership and support to staff, helping them understand best practices for working with SEND students.
  • Working collaboratively with school leaders, SENco, teachers, and local authority officers to achieve best outcomes for children and improve the service.
  • Assess the quality of education being delivered and ensure students are receiving the highest quality possible.
  • Monitoring the quality of education provided and ensuring this meets the national minimum standards.
  • Providing expert guidance and support to service providers in preparing for OFSTED inspections, including mock inspections and readiness assessments.
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, providing ongoing support and guidance on quality and compliance matters related to OfSTED regulations and requirements.
  • Support the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Offer expert advice to support schools to create positive and inclusive learning environments.
  • Understanding of the Education inspection framework and ability to advise settings on key insights within this.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to promote social inclusion and reduce barriers to learning.
  • Work in partnership with external agencies to ensure that children are provided with specialist support and resources for those with complex learning needs.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children who present with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within an educational setting (**Essential**).
  • Teaching qualification with relevant degree [QTS, PGCE, Bachelors etc.] (**Desirable**).
  • Proven experience of working within a senior leadership role at an SEN educational provision (desirable).
  • 5+ years’ experience of working in an educational setting.
  • Minimum of 5 years working directly with SEND children and young people within education.
  • In depth knowledge of OfSTED regulations and the Education Inspection Framework, specifically the SEND aspects.
  • Previous training in specialised areas (e.g. autism, ADHD, Learning disabilities)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • A deep understanding of curriculum, development. Student learning needs, and current school policies and legal framework surrounding SEN is essential.
  • Working knowledge of the Department for education’s guidance for independent special institutions and the independent special schools’ standards.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and drive organisational change.
  • Access to own vehicle with full UK driving licence.
  • Enhanced DBS registered with the rolling update system.
Benefits
  • Review applications and get back in touch within 24 hours (next business day)
  • Best market pay rates
  • Instant access to “support network”
  • Regular touch points to discuss upcoming project opportunities
  • Prompt weekly payment with no undue holidays
  • Full expense policy
  • Flexible working hours
  • Autonomy and independence
  • Variety of assignments
  • Tax benefits (being self-employed)
  • No long-term commitments

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
OFSTED registrationSEND provisionsIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)Education Inspection Frameworkquality improvement initiativescurriculum developmentautism trainingADHD traininglearning disabilities trainingcompliance with regulatory requirements
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationinterpersonal skillsindependent workteamworkadvisory skillscommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational changesupport and guidance
Certifications
QTSPGCEBachelor's degreeEnhanced DBS