EHCP Casework Support Assistant — Career Growth & Training

Leicester City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Leicester City Council’s Special Education Service is seeking a permanent administrator to support SEND Inclusion Officers with EHCP processes, including assessments, annual reviews, amendments and placement consultations, within statutory timescales.

You will maintain case records, handle correspondence with families and schools, coordinate professional advice, and help the team meet deadlines and service requirements, delivering high-quality support to children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, casework support or public service environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Analysing information and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support EHCP processes with assessments, annual reviews, amendments and placement consultations.
• Maintain accurate case records and correspondence.
• Coordinate collection of professional advice.
• Help the team meet statutory deadlines and service requirements.
• Communicate with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Prepare documentation for panels, meetings and tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leicester City Council’s Special Education Service is seeking a permanent administrator to support SEND Inclusion Officers with EHCP processes, including assessments, annual reviews, amendments and placement consultations, within statutory timescales.

You will maintain case records, handle correspondence with families and schools, coordinate professional advice, and help the team meet deadlines and service requirements, delivering high-quality support to children and families.