Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

LGPS pension

CPD days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an EHCP Coordinator to support the Inclusion Team. The role involves coordinating the EHCP review process, maintaining admin systems, and liaising with parents, carers and agencies to ensure appropriate student support.

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality educational experiences, prepare local authority reports, and lead EHCP reviews with precise minutes, while being the first point of contact for EHCP queries.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating EHCP reviews and associated processes.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to liaise with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn SEND Code of Practice 2015 and related guidance.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration of the annual EHCP review process according to statutory guidelines.
• Maintain a cross-college administrative system for EHCP processes from pre-entry to leaving College.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality educational support for students.
• Liaise with partners including parents, carers and statutory agencies regarding EHCPs and reviews.
• Prepare local authority reports after reviews and distribute as required.
• Support EHCP consultations and lead on EHCP reviews with accurate minutes.

Skills

EHCP coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Administrative processes

Education

Education admin qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management

Job description

Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We have a fantastic opportunity for a well-organised and enthusiastic candidate to join our Inclusion Team on a full-time basis working 37 hours. The right applicant will possess a team orientated focus, open and approachable to our Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) learners and have the ability to liaise with internal and external professionals to ensure we have the best support in place for our students.

Main areas of responsibility:

• To co-ordinate the administration of the annual EHCP review process, adhering to the statutory guidelines set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2015
• To provide and maintain a high-quality cross-college administrative system for supporting and tracking EHCP processes from pre-entry to leaving College.
• To effectively contribute towards the delivery of high-quality educational experience for all students, delivering services in a way that is appropriate and responsive and which displays the highest standards of student support.
• Liaising with all partners, including parents, carers and statutory agencies to consult on EHCPs and the review process to ensure appropriate support is in place at the College.
• To complete local authority reports after review meetings and distribute in accordance with SEN Code of Practice
• Support with EHCP consultations and lead on all EHCP reviews at Nottingham College taking accurate minutes
• Be the initial point of contact in relation to EHCP queries.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact [e-mail].

Interview dates are to be confirmed.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £26,519 to £27,665 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time and term time only posts).
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident

employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share

your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact [e-mail] or call us on 0115 884 2222.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending onindividualcircumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.