Admissions and EHCP Co-ordinator

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Laycock School in Oldham seeks an Admissions & EHCP Co-ordinator to manage the EHCP processes, annual reviews and tribunal representations for pupils. The role covers admissions support, meeting statutory deadlines and coordinating with families and external professionals.

We require experience in school administration, strong ICT skills and a commitment to inclusion. The post is full-time, based at Samuel Laycock School with competitive NJC scales and an annual salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school or similar setting in an administrative, SEND or business support role.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of EHCP processes, including annual reviews and statutory deadlines.
• Ability to build positive relationships with parents, carers, pupils and external professionals.
• Excellent communication skills to present information clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHCP processes, annual reviews and tribunal representations for pupils.
• Support admissions and be responsible for annual review timelines and statutory deadlines.
• Liaise with parents, carers, Local Authorities and external professionals to overcome barriers to learning.
• Maintain accurate records and confidential documentation in line with data protection requirements.
• Line manage administrative staff and ensure high standards of service delivery.

Skills

Experience in school admin

EHCP knowledge

Communication skills

Data management

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

School information systems

Job description

Ref: 001810

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Admissions & EHCP Co-ordinator

Samuel Laycock School

Ashton Under Lyne

NJC Scale points 26-28: £38,510 - £40,444 (full time equivalent)

Actual Salary Range pro rata: £33,781 - £35,478 per annum

SEN Allowance: £1,590 per annum

Commencing - As soon as possible

At Samuel Laycock School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils aged 11-16 who have moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condition and severe learning difficulties. We also tailor the learning experiences for individual pupils' social and emotional development and communication needs. All children and young people at Samuel Laycock School have an Education Health and Care Plan. You can view our school's website here. In our most recent staff survey, colleagues rated their wellbeing at an impressive 7.09, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and positive workplace.

Samuel Laycock is delighted to be part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) having joined on 1st April 2022. The Trust is a growing family of schools catering for young people aged 4 to 19 with an EHCP currently in the local authorities of Oldham, Tameside, Manchester and Rochdale. Samuel Laycock was visited by Ofsted inspectors in October 2024. The school was graded as 'Outstanding' in most areas. You can view our latest Ofsted report here.

The Trustees and Governors are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Admissions & Education, Health & Care Plan Co-Ordinator to support admissions and be responsible for the annual review process and tribunal representations for pupils for Samuel Laycock School.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of working within a school, college or similar setting in an administrative, SEND or business support role.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, including assessments, annual reviews, amendments and statutory deadlines.
• Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people and families to help overcome barriers to learning, development and participation.
• The ability to build positive and productive relationships with parents, carers, pupils, colleagues, Local Authorities and external professionals.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present information clearly, sensitively and professionally to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet statutory deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, reports and confidential documentation in line with data protection requirements.
• The ability to analyse information, identify needs and develop practical solutions to support positive outcomes for pupils.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to use initiative and work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Strong ICT skills, including the use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing packages and school information systems.
• Experience of coordinating meetings, liaising with multiple stakeholders and ensuring actions are completed within required timescales.
• The ability to line manage, support and develop administrative staff to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, SEND legislation and the barriers that children and young people with additional needs may face.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly across the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust when required.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: NJC Scale points 26-28: £38,510 - £40,444 (full time equivalent)

Actual Salary pro rata: £33,781 - £35,478 per annum

Hours of work: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / Term Time plus 10 days (200 days)

Based: Samuel Laycock School, Broadoak Road, Ashton Under Lyne

Commencing: As soon as possible

State: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

School Information: Gilly Mather [e-mail]