Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistant

Achieving for Children; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community interest company is seeking an EHCP Coordinator Assistant in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves supporting children and young people by managing administrative duties in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service. Candidates should possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, alongside a passion for helping families.

Benefits

29 days annual leave, increasing with service length

Flexible working options

Local Government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and young people.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support EHCP Coordinators and manage caseloads to meet deadlines.
• Serve as a primary contact for families and professionals.
• Contribute to service development through database handling.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Technological Proficiency

Job description

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Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistant, Kingston upon Thames

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us,

Job Details

• Position: Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistant
• Location: Kingston and Richmond, Primary place of work: Guildhall 2, Kingston upon Thames KT1
• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: from £30,033 (SCP12) to £31,440 (SCP15)
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• Application deadline: 08/09/2024
• Estimated interview date: 25th September

Role Overview

As the EHCP Coordinator Assistant, you will undertake administrative duties within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Service, working under the supervision of the Business Support Manager and their Deputy. You will support the development of the SEND Service by managing caseloads, databases, and supporting EHCP Coordinators to meet statutory deadlines. You will be the first point of contact for families and professionals, requiring strong administrative and technological skills to enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EHCP Coordinators and manage caseloads to meet deadlines
• Serve as a primary contact for families and professionals
• Contribute to service development through performance management and database handling

Candidate Attributes

• Passion for supporting children and young people
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in technology and administration

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave, increasing with service length
• Flexible working options
• Local Government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Additional Information

Start dates are set monthly. The UK’s new immigration system requires checking eligibility to work. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with all posts subject to DBS checks.