Education Health Care Coordinator

Posted 12 June 2025
LocationTower Hamlets E2 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Education / Training

Job description

6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • Administer statutory assessment procedures for children and young people with education, health, and care needs under the terms of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice 2014.
  • Liaise closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to manage the complex process of carrying out EHC assessments of children and young people from birth to 25 years.
  • Co-produce EHC Plans with families, keeping the child/young person at the center of a person-centered approach and having regard to the voice of the child/young person and the aspirations of the family at all times.
  • Ensure that all practices and procedures are followed appropriately to provide an efficient and effective service in the SEN Section.
Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Administer, maintain, and monitor a specific caseload of children and young people with special educational, health, and care needs.
  • Manage all aspects of statutory assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans.
  • Provide a front-line service, including team email and telephone response on Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment and monitoring services to parents, children, young people, educational establishments, and other agencies.
  • Act as a key link for parents and provide advice on statutory processes to educational establishments and other agencies.
  • Assist decision making with fully prepared documentation as required for discussion with senior SEND officer or presentation to Panel.
Essential Experience Required

  • Experience of managing/delivering a range of administrative functions and systems in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Experience relating to SEN is essential.
Essential Qualification Required

  • Educated to a minimum GCSE standard (5 GCSE Grades A-C, including English, Maths, and ICT), or equivalent.
  • Relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • The role requires an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 20th June 2025

Requirements

Requirements
  • Experience of managing/delivering administrative functions in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Experience relating to SEN
  • Educated to a minimum GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or qualified by experience