About this Role
Part-time 24 hours perweek worked over 3 days. Term time only plus 2 weeks and trainingdays. Hybrid remote/school based.
Are you an experiencedSEND professional with a strong understanding of Education, Health and CarePlans (EHCPs), statutory processes and multi-agency working? Do you have theknowledge, organisation and interpersonal skills to coordinate complex EHCP caseworkand ensure that children and young people receive the right support to achievepositive 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 GrammarSchool we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student issupported to thrive academically, personally and socially. Our dedicated andsupportive staff build strong relationships with students' families and the widercommunity creating a culture in which everyone feels valued and empowered. Weare committed to high-quality professional development enabling colleagues tocontinually grow and evolve.
We are proud to be partof Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliverexcellence and enrich children's lives through shared values of collaborationintegrity and respect. Guided by our vision of 'Excellence for All' and our REACHvalues of Respect Excellence Adventure Commitment and Honesty we foster anethos of ambition kindness and mutual respect.
Our aim is for everystudent to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us aswell-rounded resilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.
Here\'s what you canexpect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.9%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
- 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 forsomeone 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 requireany adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within PartTwo of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite LearningTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will besubject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employerwhich welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committedto promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local populationof each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice forapplicants 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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