EHCP Coordinator

The Bedford College Group; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bedford College Group seeks an EHCP Coordinator to enhance student success by providing person-centred support and leading educational reviews. The role entails collaborating with curriculum teams and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards, all while fostering a supportive environment tailored for students with diverse needs.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional and personal development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND and EHCPs.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support for students with EHCPs.
• Lead and coordinate statutory annual and termly reviews.
• Provide mentoring opportunities to students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Holds A Levels or equivalent

Graduate or vocational training in relevant fields

Job description

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £29,870 and £39,696 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking an EHCP Coordinator to join our Additional Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As an EHCP Coordinator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• EHCP & HNF Student Support – Deliver high-quality, person-centred support for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and High Needs Funding (HNF), ensuring smooth transitions, ongoing progress, and successful outcomes.
• Review & Monitoring Responsibilities – Lead and coordinate statutory annual and termly reviews, prepare reports, and ensure EHCP outcomes are integrated into curriculum planning and student development.
• Collaboration & Staff Training – Work closely with curriculum teams to raise awareness of EHCP needs, deliver staff training, and ensure effective use of support strategies through observations and feedback.
• Mentoring & Student Engagement – Provide mentoring opportunities, prepare students for active participation in reviews, and support their progression in line with aspirations and individual goals.
• Compliance & Professional Development – Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards; engage in continuous training and development; and contribute to departmental meetings and promotional events.

About you:

• Qualifications & Educational Background – Holds A Levels or equivalent, GCSEs in English and Maths, and graduate or vocational training in relevant fields such as Education or Health and Social Sciences.
• Experience & Knowledge of SEND – Demonstrates experience supporting young people with SEND and EHCPs, leading reviews and meetings, and working in educational or support settings with a strong grasp of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Communicates effectively across various platforms, builds professional relationships, and collaborates with students, staff, families, and external agencies.
• Professional Competence & Values – Maintains high standards in organisation, IT, reporting, and safeguarding; aligns with College values of Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, and Honesty.
• Adaptability & Commitment – Thrives in dynamic environments, shows flexibility in work patterns and locations, and is committed to continuous learning, safeguarding, and promoting a supportive student experience.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 31 July 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom