ECHP Administrator

Brooke School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme access

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Brooke School in the West Midlands is seeking an organised EHCP Administrator to ensure smooth Education, Health and Care Plan processes for children with SEND. You will handle confidential records, prepare paperwork, and communicate with families, staff and local authorities.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with an emphasis on accuracy, timely information and professional collaboration with the SENDCo and leadership team.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Commitment to supporting children with SEND and families.
• Experience handling EHCP processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration of EHCP annual reviews, including meetings and paperwork.
• Maintain confidential EHCP records and correspondence.
• Prepare school responses to local authority placement consultations.
• Collate documentation for SEND tribunal matters under direction.
• Communicate professionally with parents, carers, authorities and colleagues

Skills

Organised

Approachable

Motivated

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Job description

What we need

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

• The opportunity to make a difference
• Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils
• A supportive community of families and external partners
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and senior leaders
• Comprehensive induction and probation support

Rewards & Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages and backgrounds, including those with disabilities.