SEND Officer

East Coast College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Coast College in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated SEND coordinator to work with students, staff, schools and local authorities to ensure inclusive access to learning.

The role focuses on EHCPs, DSA awareness, safeguarding and maintaining accurate records, with collaboration across teams to review support plans and promote equal opportunities for all learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with students with SEND and vulnerabilities.
• Experience coordinating, implementing and reviewing EHCPs, support plans or similar provision.
• Evidence of building positive relationships that support successful learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents/carers, curriculum teams, local authorities and external agencies to enable inclusive learning.
• Plan, monitor and review SMART support plans and official documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and monitor student progress and support requirements.
• Demonstrate safeguarding responsibilities and promote student welfare.

Skills

Student-centred approach

Clear communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

The post holder will work together with young people, college staff, schools, colleges and universities, local authorities, parents & carers, health professionals and other external agencies to enable students with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) or in receipt of DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) to inclusively access the learning in their study programmes. The post holder will also be aware of legal compliance from the key SEND legislation governing the college.

Experience Supporting Students with SEND, EHCPs and Complex Needs

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with students with SEND and vulnerabilities.
• Experience coordinating, implementing and reviewing EHCPs, support plans or similar provision.
• Demonstrates a student-centred approach and ability to identify and meet individual needs.

Knowledge of SEND Legislation and Compliance

• Strong understanding of the Equality Act 2010, SEND Code of Practice 2015 and EHCP processes.
• Ability to ensure support arrangements, documentation and reviews meet statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of DSA processes would be advantageous.

Partnership Working and Communication Skills

• Experience working effectively with students, parents/carers, curriculum teams, local authorities and external agencies.
• Able to communicate complex and sometimes sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Evidence of building positive relationships that support successful learner outcomes.

Planning, Record Keeping and Case Management

• Experience producing and monitoring SMART support plans, reviews and official documentation.
• Able to maintain accurate electronic records and monitor student progress and support requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.

Safeguarding, Inclusion and Student Welfare

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and promoting student welfare.
• Experience recognising, reporting and escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a safe and supportive environment for all learners.
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