Senior EHCP Co-ordinator - SEND Leadership

Staffordshire County Council; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council seeks experienced Senior EHCP Co-Ordinators to join the new Alternative Education Team within the SEND Service. You will manage complex EHCP cases and co-ordinate statutory processes for children and young people across Staffordshire.

You will lead on a defined area of the SEND pathway, work with families and professionals, provide coaching to junior coordinators, and ensure compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading SEND practice and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality services.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to chair meetings and coordinate multi-agency working.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with families and professionals.
• Experience with data analysis to drive service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined area of the SEND statutory pathway, ensuring EHCP assessments and reviews meet legislation and guidance.
• Manage complex SEND casework with multi-agency input to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support tribunal preparation, complaints, statutory requests and external enquiries.
• Maintain quality assurance, performance monitoring and statutory compliance across SEND processes.
• Provide professional guidance and coaching to EHCP Co-ordinators and assistants.

Skills

SEND expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Coaching & mentoring

Team collaboration

Job description

Staffordshire County Council seeks experienced Senior EHCP Co-Ordinators to join the new Alternative Education Team within the SEND Service. You will manage complex EHCP cases and co-ordinate statutory processes for children and young people across Staffordshire.

You will lead on a defined area of the SEND pathway, work with families and professionals, provide coaching to junior coordinators, and ensure compliance with legislation.