EHC Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave, rising to 33

Training and career development

Supportive, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council seeks two fixed-term EHC Practitioner posts in the Multiagency Alternative Education Team. The role focuses on running the statutory EHCP process for pupils outside mainstream schools, with hybrid working patterns and a 12-month term. Degree-level education or equivalent is required.

You will join a team that collaborates with families and partners to ensure timely, compliant outcomes, with a focus on detailed record-keeping and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent is required.
• Experience managing statutory processes and assessments for SEND.
• Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and related SEND legislation.
• Knowledge of statutory processes in education, health or social care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathy and understanding when working with families and children.

Responsibilities

• Manage the statutory EHCP process and develop/review plans for timely outcomes.
• Collaborate with families, educational settings and multi‑agency professionals.
• Provide families with clear information on the EHCP process and rights.
• Track progress and coordinate annual reviews for EHCPs.
• Maintain accurate records in line with policy and statutory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Teamwork

Multi-agency work

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Two fixed-term EHC Practitioner posts in the Multiagency Alternative Education Team at Nottinghamshire County Council, which supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The work centres on running the statutory EHCP process for pupils educated outside mainstream schools, including reviews and liaison with families and multi-agency partners. The role is 37 hours a week on a hybrid pattern, for 12 months. Fit depends on working knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and degree-level education or equivalent.

What the job involves

• Manage the statutory EHCP process, including developing and reviewing plans for timely, compliant outcomes
• Work with families, educational settings and multi-agency professionals to tailor support
• Give families clear information on the EHCP process and their rights
• Track progress of children and young people with EHCPs and coordinate annual reviews
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records in line with council policy and statutory requirements

What’s required

Qualifications

• Education to degree standard or equivalent

Experience

• Experience managing statutory processes and assessments for children with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and related SEND legislation
• Knowledge of statutory processes in education, health or social care
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Empathy and understanding in working with families and children
• Organisational skills to manage multiple cases and prioritise workload
• Teamwork with colleagues and external partners

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace