SEND Co-ordinator

Salt Training Ltd; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt College is seeking an experienced SEND Co-ordinator to manage SEND and EHCP processes across the College. You will support learners from Local Authority consultation and transition through to enrolment, EHCP implementation, annual reviews and progression.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, experience with EHCP administration, safeguarding knowledge, and confidence liaising with families, Local Authorities and external professionals to secure appropriate

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND in an educational setting.
• Experience of EHCP administration and annual review processes.
• Strong knowledge of SEND statutory processes and safeguarding.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines accurately.
• Confidence working with learners, families, Local Authorities and other professionals.
• Maths and English at Level 2 or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHCP consultations, annual reviews and statutory deadlines, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Review EHCPs and professional reports, co-ordinate information from relevant teams and ensure agreed provision is understood, implemented and monitored.
• Co-ordinate the transition and enrolment of learners with SEND, including visits, assessments, information gathering and liaison with families.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready SEND records, Provision Plans, Support Profiles, trackers and management information.
• Monitor learner progress against EHCP outcomes and coordinate additional support or professional involvement where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for learners, parents/carers, Local Authorities and external professionals, including health, social care and therapy services.
• Support progression and Preparing for Adulthood planning, as well as SEND quality assurance, funding assurance and inspection activity.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and learner welfare and contribute to a safe and supportive College environment.

Skills

SEND experience

EHCP administration

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Maths & English Level 2

Job description

Salt College is looking for an experienced and highly organised SEND Co-ordinator to manage and co-ordinate SEND and EHCP processes across the College.

This is a key role supporting learners with SEND throughout their journey, from initial Local Authority consultation and transition through to enrolment, EHCP implementation, annual reviews and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage EHCP consultations, annual reviews and statutory deadlines, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Review EHCPs and professional reports, co-ordinate information from relevant teams and ensure agreed provision is understood, implemented and monitored.
• Co-ordinate the transition and enrolment of learners with SEND, including visits, assessments, information gathering and liaison with families.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready SEND records, Provision Plans, Support Profiles, trackers and management information.
• Monitor learner progress against EHCP outcomes and coordinate additional support or professional involvement where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for learners, parents/carers, Local Authorities and external professionals, including health, social care and therapy services.
• Support progression and Preparing for Adulthood planning, as well as SEND quality assurance, funding assurance and inspection activity.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and learner welfare and contribute to a safe and supportive College environment.

About You

• Experience working with young people with SEND in an educational setting.
• Experience of EHCP administration and annual review processes.
• Strong knowledge of SEND statutory processes and safeguarding.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines accurately.
• Confidence working with learners, families, Local Authorities and other professionals.
• Maths and English at Level 2 or above.

Experience within Further Education or specialist post-16 provision, SEND consultations or transitions, and knowledge of high-needs funding would be advantageous.

Safeguarding

Salt College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references