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SEND Caseworker
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Posted:
7 August 2026 (Yesterday)
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Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
4 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 270/day Umbrella
Summary
- The EHCP Coordinator is a pivotal role within a local authority responsible for managing a caseload of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This position ensures that statutory duties are fulfilled in accordance with SEND legislation and timelines. The coordinator serves as the primary contact for children young people families schools and partner agencies facilitating assessments reviews and amendments to EHCPs. The goal is to ensure that children and young people receive the necessary educational provisions and support. This is a 4-month contract offering a rate of 270/day under an umbrella arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of Education Health and Care Plans from assessment through to annual review and amendment.
- Act as the Local Authoritys named contact for families schools and partner agencies.
- Coordinate the statutory EHCP process ensuring all legal timescales and requirements are met.
- Liaise with education settings health professionals social care teams and external agencies to gather advice and evidence.
- Draft amend and maintain high-quality EHCPs that accurately reflect the needs of children and young people.
- Ensure EHCPs contain clear measurable and child-centred outcomes and provision.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of EHCPs and coordinate annual reviews.
Requirements:
- Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Experience within education childrens services social care local authority or related settings.
- Strong understanding of EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
- Knowledge of SEND legislation Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice.
- Experience managing complex caseloads and meeting statutory deadlines.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree-level qualification in Teaching Social Care Childcare Psychology Education or a related discipline.
- Alternatively equivalent experience supported by substantial SEND knowledge and expertise.
- Degree-level qualification in Teaching Social Care Childcare Psychology Education or a related discipline.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 35 hours per week
- Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child)
- We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The EHCP Coordinator is responsible for managing a caseload of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) ensuring statutory duties are delivered in accordance with SEND legislation and timescales
Required Education:
The EHCP Coordinator is responsible for managing a caseload of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) ensuring statutory duties are delivered in accordance with SEND legislation and timescales
