EHCP Coordinator - Cognus

London Borough Of Sutton; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority education service provider in Sutton is seeking a dedicated professional to conduct assessments and develop EHC Plans for young individuals with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in educational settings, strong communication skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families in the community. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary of £37,601.87

Workplace pension scheme

28 days annual leave pro rata

Regular manager support

Hybrid working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cognus Coaching Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting statutory assessments.
• Awareness of the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Ability to work collaboratively with schools and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EHC needs assessments of young people.
• Write EHC Plans and monitor progress.
• Coordinate case management systems.
• Monitor outborough provision opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Special Educational Needs legislation

Case management skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to develop educational plans

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.

The term 'Special Educational Needs' (SEN) has a legal definition. Young people with special educational needs have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most others of the same age. These young people may need additional learning support from that given to others of the same age. The Local Authority (LA) will have to make an Education Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) of the child/ young person's needs, based on specialist advice. If the Authority then decides that young person needs special help, they must write an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan). This Plan describes all the young person's needs and all the special help that he or she needs and names the place that the young person should attend. The EHC Plan is a legally enforceable document.

The post-holder will be required to carry out the duties associated with EHCN statutory assessment of young people with special educational needs, writing EHC Plans to include provision and placement, review and monitoring of progress, in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs 2015.

In accordance with Sutton's policy of educating young people within their local community wherever possible, the post-holder will be required to monitor the appropriateness of outborough provision and look for opportunities to move students back to Sutton.

The post-holder will coordinate the case management system and enable provision which improves outcomes for children and young people with special needs and/or disabilities and their families.

The post-holder will report to Special Educational Needs and Disability Service Manager and to Head of Special Educational Needs.

Cognus Limited is about education. We believe there is no limit to learning and that learning is lifelong. Since our creation in November 2016, we exist to support schools, families, children and young people to access education and enjoy learning. Every child matters to us and we believe that access to education and learning is every child's fundamental right. We foresee every child and young person to achieve their full potential through education leading them to be our future leaders, professionals and economically active global citizens. Our children and young people are our future and we believe that every child is worth fighting for regardless of their abilities, disabilities, colour, creed, race, religion or ethnic origin.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £37,601.87, Cognus Band 2
• Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
• Regular manager support and supervision
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans [Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.]
• Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
• Cognus Coaching Programmes
• An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues