Assistant EHC Plan Co-ordinator

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEND/EHC Coordinator to join Children's Services on a temporary 12‑month contract. The role focuses on supporting families and professionals through the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment process and meeting statutory requirements.

You will work with EHC Plan Coordinators, partners and schools to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs, using a person‑centred approach and strong communication, organisational skills,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work to timescales and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with emotional resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND Team to meet statutory requirements in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Assist EHC Plan Coordinators to support families and professionals through the EHC Needs Assessment process.
• Work closely with families, schools, and partner agencies to provide targeted support on caseloads.

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum.

37 hours per week

Temporary 12 month contract

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant team who are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and their families. It is an exciting time to join Children's Services in Wigan as we are significantly investing in the teams that support children and young people with SEND. Increased staffing levels will mean that you are able to focus on what really matters and play your part in improving outcomes for children and young people.

In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the SEND Team to meet its statutory requirements in line with the SEND Code of Practice. You will have a good understanding of the SEND framework, schools, other educational provision and local health services The role will involve working closely with families and partner agencies, providing support for specific children or young people on your caseload. You will be required to work in a person-centred way in assisting EHC Plan Coordinators to support families and professionals through the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment process.

About you:

You will be an excellent communicator, verbally and in the written from, self-motivated with a high level of organisational skills and able to work within prescribed timescales and deadlines. You will need strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience and be able to work under pressure with a passion for this area of work.

About us:

At Wigan, we are always striving to improve what we do, and pivotal to this are our amazing staff. It’s a really exciting time to be a part of Team Wigan in the education service and contribute to the transformation of our services and outcomes for children and families. Our culture supports staff to flourish, be skilled and motivated to make a positive impact on children’s lives. We want our staff to be happy, healthy and confident in helping our children and families to fulfil their aspirations.

The SEND team has an obligation to meet the statutory guidelines of the Special Educational Needs (SEN&D) Code of Practice. Our main responsibly is to focus on supporting families through the Education, Health and Care (EHC) process, writing EHC plans and attending review meetings with families. We work closely with a range of key partners and stakeholders’ professionals, which results in effective multiagency working. We provide support to families, schools and colleges and other educational settings to ensure children and young people are educated appropriately in the right setting to meet their needs. We will provide you with a supportive working environment and give you the opportunity to learn and develop further within the organisation.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licensed sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK www.gov.uk Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Paul Hersnip - EHC Plan Coordinator on [e-mail] or 01942 486136.

Priority Candidates Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 7th September 2026

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