Senior EHCP Co-ordinator, Alternative Education Team

Staffordshire County Council; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council's SEND Service is seeking an experienced Senior EHCP Co-ordinator to lead a defined area of the statutory pathway. You will manage complex casework, coordinate multi-agency teams and ensure compliance with SEND legislation to deliver high-quality personalised education provisions for children and young people with SEND.

You will provide coaching to EHCP Coordinators, drive service improvements through data analysis, and work closely with families and professionals in

Qualifications

• Experience leading a specialist SEND practice area and guiding colleagues.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, safeguarding and Children & Families Act 2014.
• Proven ability to chair meetings and coordinate multi-agency working.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven service improvements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a defined area of the SEND statutory pathway, delivering EHCP assessments and reviews.
• Manage complex SEND casework with multi-agency input to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support SEND Team Leads with tribunal preparation, complaints, statutory requests and external enquiries.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance, performance monitoring, and statutory compliance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to EHCP Co-ordinators and Assistant EHCP Co-ordinators.
• Analyse performance information and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

SEND leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Multi-agency coordination

Meeting facilitation

Job description

Staffordshire County Council's SEND Service is seeking an experienced Senior EHCP Co-ordinator to lead a defined area of the statutory pathway. You will manage complex casework, coordinate multi-agency teams and ensure compliance with SEND legislation to deliver high-quality personalised education provisions for children and young people with SEND.

You will provide coaching to EHCP Coordinators, drive service improvements through data analysis, and work closely with families and professionals in