Description
The starting salary for this full-time, 12-month fixed term position is £30,647 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This position will provide maternity cover for an existing member of the team.
This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for a minimum of two days per week and working from home. Team members are welcome to work from any of our area offices in Woking, Weybridge or Reigate.
We're excited to be recruiting a new Education Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) Officer to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role is integral to on-going, focused work to improve the quality and timeliness of our SEND services.
Join our SEND Service – Make a Real Difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
We're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive individual who can build trusted relationships and communicate clearly. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence.
At Surrey County Council, we're committed to providing excellent support for children and young people with SEND. Our SEND services work together to deliver timely, effective support that leads to positive outcomes. We focus on building strong, respectful relationships with families, schools and partner organisations, with relational and restorative practices underpinning all our work.
As an Education Health Care Needs Assessment Officer, you'll join a newly established countywide Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment team.
Your key responsibilities as an EHCNA Officer will include:
10. Managing casework related to the 20-week EHC Needs Assessment process, engaging with families and education providers to facilitate informed discussions
11. Using a person-centred approach, you will ensure statutory assessment deadlines are met
12. Coordinating input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs
13. Drafting EHCPs, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and of high quality
Reflective practice and continuous improvement are key to this role, and you'll be part of a team that puts the child at the centre of everything we do. By working in close collaboration with children's Social Care, Health, parents/carers and families, as well as schools, your impact will help us to achieve the best outcomes for the children we support.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
14. A-level or equivalent level of attainment, with training or experience in SEN, including the Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014
15. Knowledge of Surrey's SEND policies, national guidance and legislation, and awareness of the impact of SEND on vulnerable children and young people
16. Familiarity with Surrey's Local Offer and school provisions, or willingness to learn
17. Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and the ability to interpret and accurately convey information from complex written reports within draft EHC Plans
18. Clear and confident communication and customer service skills, both in writing and in person
19. Strong relationship building skills and experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and families
20. Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems
21. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across Surrey to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need the willingness and ability to travel across the county to meet the demands of this role.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 03/05/2026.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,