Job Description
1-month contract with a local authority
Summary
* This is a 1-month contract with a local authority, aimed at coordinating and managing Education, Health, and Care (EHC) processes for secondary-aged pupils. The role is crucial in ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met within required timescales. The postholder will handle complex cases, lead quality assurance of EHC plans, oversee statutory assessments and annual reviews, provide mediation support, and contribute to the training and development of colleagues and partners.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of complex EHC needs assessments and EHC plans.
* Monitor and update Annual Reviews and statutory assessments, ensuring full compliance with statutory deadlines and SEND Code of Practice requirements.
* Maintain accurate and timely case records, documentation, and communication with families and professionals.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience coordinating EHC plans or SEND casework.
* Experience managing complex SEND cases and working with families and professionals.
* Experience interpreting and applying SEND legislation and statutory timelines.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in SEND, education, or children’s services.
* Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and EHC processes.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Location: 255 - 259 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NN, United Kingdom
* Work pattern: 2 days in the office required, Wednesday and Thursday.
* Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
* Application deadline: 20th March 2026, apply ASAP.
Requirements
To coordinate and manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes for secondary-aged pupils, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met within required timescales