SEND Assessment Officer — EHC Plans (Maternity Cover)

Recruitment Opportunities; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Recruitment Opportunities is recruiting for a maternity-cover role in Luton Council to manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. You will work with SEND EHCP Coordinators, families, schools, and professionals to ensure appropriate support for children and young people.

The role requires strong knowledge of SEND processes, excellent communication, and the ability to chair meetings across agencies. Hours are 37 per week, based in Town Hall Extension, with a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of statutory SEND assessment processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to chair multi-agency meetings.
• Ability to manage a complex workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of EHC plans.
• Coordinate EHC needs assessments with education, health and social care professionals.
• Write clear, accurate, and outcome-focused EHC plans and monitor provision.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Excellent communicator

Multi-agency meetings

Organisational skills

Education

Professional qualification

Graduate-level qualification

Job description

Recruitment Opportunities is recruiting for a maternity-cover role in Luton Council to manage Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. You will work with SEND EHCP Coordinators, families, schools, and professionals to ensure appropriate support for children and young people.

The role requires strong knowledge of SEND processes, excellent communication, and the ability to chair meetings across agencies. Hours are 37 per week, based in Town Hall Extension, with a car allowance.