Job Title: EDU - Assessment EHCP Coordinator Location: Medway, Hybrid (3 days office-based per week) Salary: £31,283 – £37,181 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role Optima Plus Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Assessment Officer (Education, Health and Care Plan Coordinator) to join their Education and SEND Division. In this crucial role, you will manage the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process and produce high-quality Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans within statutory timeframes. Working across Early Years through to post-16, you will ensure each plan reflects the aspirations and needs of children and young people with SEND, helping to achieve meaningful outcomes. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role requiring attendance at the office 3 days per week. Please note: previous Local Authority experience is essential. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload, ensuring the statutory 20-week timescale is adhered to. * Draft and amend Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that are clear, outcome-focused and legally compliant. * Coordinate multi-agency advice and input to support robust assessments. * Act as a point of contact for parents/carers, providing technical guidance throughout the EHC assessment process. * Ensure professional reports ...