At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate EHCP casework to ensure children receive the right support for positive outcomes.
- Company: Harrogate Grammar School, part of Red Kite Learning Trust, fostering a supportive community.
- Benefits: Generous pension scheme, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a culture of respect, equality, and continuous growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND legislation and managing EHCPs, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Part-time 24 hours per week worked over 3 days. Term time only plus 2 weeks and training days. Hybrid remote/school based.
Are you an experienced SEND professional with a strong understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), statutory processes and multi-agency working? Do you have the knowledge, organisation and interpersonal skills to coordinate complex EHCP casework and ensure that children and young people receive the right support to achieve positive outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint an EHCP Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the right support to meet their individual needs. Working closely with pupils, parents and carers, school colleagues, the Local Authority and a range of external professionals, you will manage the EHCP process from applications and consultations through to annual reviews, ensuring that pupil needs, outcomes and provision are accurately identified and that all statutory requirements and timescales are met.
About our School
At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, personally and socially. Our dedicated and supportive staff build strong relationships with students’ families and the wider community creating a culture in which everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to high-quality professional development enabling colleagues to continually grow and evolve. We are proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence and enrich children’s lives through shared values of collaboration, integrity and respect. Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our REACH values of Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment and Honesty we foster an ethos of ambition, kindness and mutual respect. Our aim is for every student to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us as well-rounded resilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.9%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts.
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements.
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being.
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team.
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- A strong understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and Local Authority SEND processes.
- Experience of managing EHCPs and working within statutory guidance and strict statutory timescales.
- Experience of working collaboratively with children, parents and carers, school colleagues and external professionals.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse and interpret information.
- The ability to manage sensitive or challenging situations with empathy, professionalism and resilience.
- A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Adjustments
Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Applicant Guidance
Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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