PERMANENT ROLES: Assessment Officer (EHC Coordinator) required in Medway

Medway Council

Here at Hays Education, we have a preferred supplier agreement in place with Medway Council. They have approached us seeking up to 5 EHC Coordinators to be based out of Gun Wharf.

Permanent Opportunity

* Salary scale:
£31,283 - £37,181
* Full time hours

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Education Health and Care (EHC) Coordinators to join Medway Council's SEND and Inclusion Service. The successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating and managing the EHC plans and annual reviews for young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves working closely with young people, their parents/carers, schools, further education colleges, training providers, and relevant professionals to develop high-quality, outcome-focused EHC Plans.

What you'll need to succeed

* Professional qualifications in a relevant subject (e.g. SEND, Education, inclusion) at level 3 or above or equivalent
* Driving licence and car
* Detailed practical knowledge of SEND and how it affects learning and inclusion.
* Detailed knowledge of the Education Acts and in particular:

* the 2014 Children and Families Act
* procedures for statutory assessment and placements of children/young people with special educational needs
* SEN Code of Practice

* Awareness of the legal process for Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) complaints and Tribunals
* Local awareness of Medway SEND and Inclusion landscape.
* Awareness of the national educational landscape, and current issues and debates within this sector

Medway Council Benefit Package:

* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Local government pension scheme package
* Access to wider training and development qualifications
* Flexible working scheme
* Travel plan discounts
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling services
* Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
* Assisted car purchase scheme.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 01622 235684. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Or if you know someone looking, get in touch. Our referral scheme gives you £250 reward for successful placements!

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