Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Assistant
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Overview
The EHCP Team is structured within the Children’s Services Directorate and is managed by the Head of Access & Sufficiency. The Council has a statutory duty to provide the functions of assessment of special educational needs, production of EHCPs and ensuring appropriate provision. This role is responsible for supporting the team to ensure that children and young people have access to appropriate education, assessments of need are completed and awarding an EHCP within statutory timeframes. The team adds value to the relationship between the Local Authority and all schools and academies across the City to support an integrated and accessible education offer.
Responsibilities
* Contributing to the statutory and Council policy requirements relating to the assessment of special educational needs. Providing high quality business support
* Provide high quality customer service, flexible and focused on facilitating assessment, communicating decisions and supporting the production of high quality EHCPs
* Contribute to all statutory processes and Council approved policies relating to assessment of need, production of EHCPs, admissions, mediation, and tribunal appeals
Requirements & Pre-Employment Checks
* Proof of Manchester Residency (boundary check via https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council)
* DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - standard DBS check may be required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be treated confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. A policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request
* Proof of Right to Work in the UK (Home Office guidance); visa sponsorship is not guaranteed
* References from current and previous employers
* As applicable to the role, pre-employment checks may include other standard checks
Working Arrangements
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: 15 September 2025
Benefits & Support
* Generous holiday allowance: up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of service; option to purchase up to two additional weeks
* Brilliant pension: Enrolment in local government pension scheme with life cover
* Enhanced parental and carers leave
* Discounts and perks (MCR+), phone contracts, cycle to work, flu jabs and eye tests
* Learning and development opportunities and onboarding process
* Good Employment Charter member with pay reviews and wellbeing support
* Up to 3 days volunteering leave
Inclusion & Accessibility
Manchester City Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. We offer adjustable interview and accessibility formats; ReciteMe is available on the careers page for accessibility tools.
What we will need if you are successful
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet minimum shortlisting requirements and identify with at least one of the following: armed forces member or veteran, current/former care leaver, disability/long-term condition, GM Elevate or MCC positive action programme participant. If you have completed GM Elevate, please indicate this in your Supporting Statement.
When you join us
We are a Disability Confident Employer with dedicated support and networks to help staff thrive.
For more information about the role or adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
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