Job Description
Education Healthcare Plan and Consultation Administrator 37 hours a week, 40 weeks a year£21,654 per annum (£24,532 pro rata)Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Who are we looking for?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is committed to providing exceptional support to learners with additional needs. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Education Healthcare Plan Assessor and Consultation Response Writer. This role is integral to ensuring that our education healthcare plans are effective and compliant with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment of Education Healthcare Plans:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of education healthcare plans for learners with additional needs.
* Collaborate with the team leaders, the local authority SEND key workers, families, and the Inclusion Manager to gather detailed information for assessments.
* Prepare formal consultation responses, addressing feedback from stakeholders and ensuring alignment with organisational policies and objectives.
* Produce well-researched, articulate, and professional written communications.
* Work closely with the SEND and Inclusion Manager to ensure cohesive support for learners with additional needs.
* Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, parents, and advocacy groups.
* Participate in meetings and discussions to provide updates on assessments and consultation responses.
* Schedule annual reviews for education healthcare plans and coordinate with relevant parties.
* Complete official paperwork for these meetings and ensure timely submission to the local authority.
Key skills and experience:
* Proven experience in assessing education healthcare plans or similar roles.
* Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documents.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
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Why come and work for us?Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
* Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
* Generous holiday plans
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working policies
* Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
* On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free annual eye tests
* Access to our onsite gym
* Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
* Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd July 2025 with the intention to interview on Tuesday 5th August 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.