EHCP & SEND Coordinator – FE College

Ace Academics Consultancy; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Academics Consultancy is seeking an EHCP & SEND Coordinator for a Further Education college in Wolverhampton. The post is full-time (37 hours weekly) with a temp-to-perm contract, offering exciting opportunities to support students aged 16–18 with EHCPs and exam access arrangements.

The role involves coordination with local authorities, parents, teaching staff and external professionals to ensure learners receive appropriate support and inclusive learning strategies. DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating EHCPs, SEND administration or learning support.
• Good understanding of EHCP processes and local authority procedures.
• Experience with exam access arrangements and funding documentation.
• Strong IT and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review EHCPs, SEND consultations and student support plans.
• Liaise with local authorities, parents and professionals regarding learner needs.
• Manage exam access arrangements and related documentation.
• Process EHCP funding applications and support audits.
• Coordinate student needs assessments and annual reviews.
• Work with admissions and curriculum teams to arrange learning support.
• Promote assistive technology and inclusive strategies.
• Supervise the learning support team.

Skills

Administrative & organisational skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EHCP & SEND Coordinator – Further Education College

Location: Wolverhampton / West Midlands

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Setting: Further Education College

Contract: Temp to perm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

DBS: Enhanced Child Workforce DBS required

We are recruiting an experienced EHCP & SEND Coordinator to join a Further Education college, supporting students aged 16–18 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), additional learning needs and exam access arrangements.

This is a varied SEND administration, student support and coordination role, involving liaison with local authorities, parents, teaching staff and external professionals to ensure learners receive appropriate support.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review EHCPs, SEND consultations and student support plans.


• Liaise with local authorities, SENCOs, parents and educational psychologists regarding learner needs and transitions.


• Manage exam access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and associated documentation.


• Process EHCP funding applications, maintain accurate records and support funding audits.


• Coordinate student needs assessments, annual reviews and transition arrangements.


• Work closely with admissions and curriculum teams to ensure appropriate learning support is in place.


• Promote assistive technology and inclusive learning strategies.


• Support and supervise members of the learning support/access arrangements team.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in EHCP coordination, SEND administration, SEN support or additional learning support within education.


• Good understanding of EHCP processes, SEND legislation and local authority procedures.


• Experience with exam access arrangements, student records or SEND funding would be advantageous.


• Strong administrative, organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.


• Excellent communication skills when working with students, parents and professionals.


• Ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.


• Experience supervising or coordinating staff would be beneficial.

Requirements

• Relevant experience within a school, sixth form or Further Education college.


• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education.


• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS required, subject to relevant pre-employment checks.