EHC Co-ordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Grove Primary School is seeking an EHC Co-ordinator to lead the review process for EHC Plans and ensure provision is delivered in line with local authority and school duties.

You will work with the LA and other professionals, chair multi-agency meetings, and support staff in developing robust procedures and reporting progress at reviews. An enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification, or evidence of working towards one, or equivalent relevant experience in an SEN setting.
• Experience working with children with SEN, in school or other relevant settings.
• Experience chairing and leading multi-agency meetings

Responsibilities

• Lead the review process for EHC Plans, ensuring the special educational provision is delivered in line with LA and school legal duties
• Work with the LA and professional agencies to resolve issues and disagreements, including representing the school in formal disagreement resolution or mediation
• Liaise with senior leaders, teachers, administrative staff, the LA SEND team and other professionals to develop a robust school procedure
• Ensure progress towards EHC outcomes is reported fully at review meetings and amend EHC Plans as necessary
• Contribute to designing and developing new processes, procedures and ways of working
• Advise class staff on best practice in writing summative reports for annual reviews of EHC Plans, in liaison with the Senior Leadership Team

Skills

Excellent organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

The EHC Co-ordinator post sits at Willow Grove Primary School, a specialist school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The postholder leads the review process for EHC Plans, making sure the provision in each plan is delivered, and works with the local authority and other professionals, including on formal disagreement and mediation. Its attachment and trauma-informed approach means knowledge of that practice is valued. Fit depends on an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the review process for EHC Plans, ensuring the special educational provision is delivered in line with LA and school legal duties
• Work with the LA and professional agencies to resolve issues and disagreements, including representing the school in formal disagreement resolution or mediation
• Liaise with senior leaders, teachers, administrative staff, the LA SEND team and other professionals to develop a robust school procedure
• Ensure progress towards EHC outcomes is reported fully at review meetings and amend EHC Plans as necessary
• Contribute to designing and developing new processes, procedures and ways of working
• Advise class staff on best practice in writing summative reports for annual reviews of EHC Plans, in liaison with the Senior Leadership Team

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification, or evidence of working towards one, or equivalent relevant experience in an SEN setting

Experience

• Experience working with children with SEN, in school or other relevant settings
• Experience chairing and leading multi-agency meetings
• Experience organising, developing and motivating staff
• Evidence of implementing policies and strategies

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills
• Working knowledge of social care and health systems that contribute to EHC pathways

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references and checks on suitability to work with children

Nice to have

• Knowledge of attachment and trauma-informed practice