EHC Assessment Coordinator - 04067

Are you an experienced SEND professional with a strong understanding of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families?

West Berkshire Council is looking for a dedicated and highly organised EHC Co-ordinator to join our SEND Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need through a high-quality, person-centred assessment process.

About the Role

As an EHC Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for managing Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments from referral through to decision-making and plan finalisation. Working closely with families, schools and multi-agency professionals, you will ensure assessments are completed efficiently, effectively and within statutory timescales.

Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as the main point of contact for schools, parents and professionals throughout the EHCNA process.
• Preparing and presenting cases to the SEND EHCNA Panel.
• Coordinating and reviewing professional advice and evidence required for assessments.
• Recommending funding levels in line with West Berkshire SEND Banding guidance.
• Processing panel decisions and supporting the progression of cases.
• Quality assuring Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Managing consultations with schools and supporting placement identification.
• Monitoring progress against statutory deadlines and ensuring compliance wherever possible.

About You

We are looking for a motivated professional who combines SEND expertise with excellent communication and organisational skills.

The successful candidate will be:
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Calm and resilient when managing competing priorities.
• Confident in making informed decisions and solving problems.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with families, schools and professional partners.
• Committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

You will have:
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• At least three years' experience working within SEND and disability services in Education, Health or Social Care.
• Teaching experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice.
• Extensive experience of multi-agency working.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise documentation.

Why Join West Berkshire Council?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including:
• Flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.
• Hybrid working, with approximately 40% office-based working.
• Extensive training, learning and professional development opportunities.
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a range of local discounts and employee benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days plus public holidays, rising after five years' service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Sue Kedar SEND Manager email: EHCPTeam@westberks.gov.uk or call: 01635 519713

Join us and help make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND across West Berkshire.

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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