Description
The starting salary for these full-time, permanent positions is £36,873 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
We're excited to be recruiting EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) Coordination Officers to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role may more commonly be titled as SEND Case Officer which may help with your understanding of how the role aligns itself outside of Surrey.
This role is open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office, for a minimum of two days per week. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build on our collaborative working.
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
Join our SEND Service – Make a Real Difference
We're looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive individuals 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.
If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
At Surrey Local Authority, 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 working practices underpinning all our work.
As an EHCP Coordination Officer, you'll be part of a busy area SEND team, primarily focused on managing the statutory annual review process.
Your key responsibilities as an EHCP Coordination Officer will include:
10. Working directly with families, using a person-centred approach to maintain and update Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
11. Coordinating input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs
12. Advising schools and other settings, helping to ensure EHCPs are clear, accurate, and 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. This is a challenging role but, 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 :
13. A-level standard or equivalent level of attainment, with demonstrable experience and understanding of SEND, including the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014
14. Strong understanding of Surrey's SEND policies and practices, alongside national SEND guidance and legislation
15. Familiarity with Surrey County Council's Local Offer and the provision across mainstream and special schools, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
16. Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and the ability to clearly articulate recommendations in written reports
17. Proven ability to write and amend EHCPs, and present cases to a multi-disciplinary panel when required
18. Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and families to ensure their views are actively heard and applied, and extensive experience supporting vulnerable children and young people, particularly those with SEND
19. Clear and confident communication skills, both in writing and in person with the ability to well with others and build strong relationships
20. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
21. Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems
The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across the locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the 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 30/11/2025 with interviews planned to follow.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,