ECHP Administrator

The Trust; Bilton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction

Safeguarding focus

Competitive salary

LGPS access

Training and development

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Trust in Bilton, England, is seeking an organised EHCP Administrator to join our 4-19 broad-spectrum specialist school. You will help ensure EHCP processes run smoothly and that families, staff and local authorities receive accurate, timely information, with a strong focus on confidentiality and attention to detail.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. You will coordinate annual reviews, maintain EHCP records, support placement consultations, assemble tribunal

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or SEND processes is desirable.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisation and deadline tracking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHCP annual reviews including meeting arrangements and paperwork.
• Maintain confidential EHCP records and correspondence.
• Support preparation of responses to local authority placement consultations.
• Collate paperwork for SEND tribunal bundles under guidance.
• Communicate professionally with parents, local authorities and colleagues.

Skills

Administrative excellence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking to appoint an organised, approachable and highly motivated EHCP Administrator to join our friendly 4-19 broad-spectrum specialist school. You will play an important role in ensuring that Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes run smoothly and that families, staff and local authorities receive accurate, timely information. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, attention to detail and a commitment to making a difference for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The core purpose of the role will be:

• Coordinate the administration of EHCP annual reviews, including meeting arrangements, reports, paperwork and deadline tracking
• Maintain accurate and confidential EHCP records, documentation and correspondence
• Support the administrative preparation of school responses to local authority placement consultations, gathering relevant information for senior leader review
• Collate and organise paperwork, evidence and document bundles for SEND tribunal matters under the direction of the SENDCo and senior leaders
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers, local authorities, school colleagues and other professionals

The role is administrative: professional judgements about provision, consultation responses and tribunal positions remain with the SENDCo and school leadership. The post is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. Further details about the job role can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.

What we offer

• Comprehensive induction and probation support
• At [Trust Name], safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where every child and young person feels valued, respected and protected. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and expect all staff, trustees, volunteers and partners to share our commitment to promoting the welfare of children. Through robust safeguarding procedures, safer recruitment practices, regular training, strong partnerships with families and external agencies, and a culture where concerns are listened to and acted upon, we strive to ensure that every child is safe, supported and able to thrive. Guided by our commitment to One Team, One Aim, we work together to protect, support and empower every learner to achieve their full potential.
• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with significant employer contribution (currently 18.7%)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistance programme, including mental health support, financial and legal advice, medical information and carer support for employee and household members
• Wellbeing app
• Occupational Health Service
• Family-friendly and employee health and wellbeing policies