EHCP and PEEP Coordinator

Cardinal Newman College; Preston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Holidays + concessionary days

Gym on site

Staff development

Cycle to Work

Flu Vouchers

Staff savings scheme

Job summary

Cardinal Newman College is seeking an EHCP and PEEP Coordinator to join our ALS and Foundation Learning teams. You will coordinate EHCP processes, plan annual reviews, gather evidence and liaise with teaching staff to ensure accurate records and timely submissions. A commitment to safeguarding and understanding of SEND Code of Practice is essential.

The role is full-time, based at our Preston campus, with term-time plus four weeks and salary in line with our support staff scales.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4–9 (A*–C) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people in an education, support or SEND setting.
• Sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHCPs and annual reviews across College areas.
• Plan, prepare and manage the annual EHCP review cycle and gather evidence.
• Maintain accurate EHCP records, dates, contacts and actions.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure documentation is completed on time.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Young people support

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English/Maths 4–9 (A*–C)

Job description

EHCP and PEEP Coordinator

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• EHCP coordination and annual reviews
• Coordinate the EHCP process across all relevant areas of the College, including Foundation Learning.
• Plan, prepare and manage the annual EHCP review cycle, including preparing paperwork, gathering evidence and arranging review meetings.
• Ensure EHCP information, outcomes and agreed support arrangements are accurately recorded and shared appropriately with relevant teaching and support staff.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of students’ EHCPs, annual review dates, key contacts and actions.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure that documentation is completed and submitted within required timescales.

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate candidate to join our dedicated ALS and Foundation Learning departments.

The ALS and Foundation Learning Departments are seeking a candidate who has GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4–9 (A*–C), or equivalent qualifications, along with experience of working with young people in an education, support or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) setting, including supporting learners on mainstream Level 3 programmes. The successful candidate will also have a sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and Lancashire’s Local Offer.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality and diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks. Starting and finishing times as agreed.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 17 to 19 - pro rata to £34,253 to £36,564 Actual Salary £33,024 to £35,252.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 27th September (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We are an outstanding college in every aspect and one of the highest-performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as a whole. As such, we aim to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Flu Vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Further Information

Further details are available at (url removed) or by telephone to the college on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks