SEND EHCP Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: SEND ECHP Coordinator (3 posts)
Salary: £33,351 - £38,052 per annum
Grade: D
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

As an EHCP Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing SEND casework for children and young people with special educational needs, ensuring that all statutory duties are carried out to a high standard and within required timescales. Your work will play a vital role in securing high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that support children and young people to achieve their best possible outcomes.

You will coordinate statutory assessments, ensure EHCPs are finalised within statutory timeframes, and oversee the annual review process, attending reviews where appropriate. The role also involves supporting young people through key transition points, including preparation for adulthood.

Excellent communication and customer care skills are essential. You will work closely in partnership with children, young people, parents and carers, schools, settings, and a wide range of professionals to ensure a coordinated and child-centred approach.

This is a demanding but highly rewarding role. You will be joining an experienced, collaborative, and supportive team, with access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. Thurrock Council is committed to continuous professional development and supporting staff to build their skills and confidence within SEND casework.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individual with a positive, “can-do” attitude, who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 21st May 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 31st May 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For any queries about the role or interview process, please contact:

Andrea Winstone - Head of School Effectiveness and SEND

Awinstone@thurrock.gov.uk | 07827 823614

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

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Application Requirements

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council